US Bridges

I-35 over Creek

Fair

Logan County, Oklahoma · 7 MI N Okla. C/L · Structure no. 142920000000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-35 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-35 over Creek in Logan County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 33,500 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,600 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesI-35
CrossesCreek
Location7 MI N Okla. C/L
RouteInterstate 35
CountyLogan County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.82573, -97.40864
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating61.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,500 (2022)
Projected traffic53,600 by 2042
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-35 over Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-35 over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does I-35 over Creek carry?

About 33,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is I-35 over Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-35 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.