US Bridges

I-35 over Clouds Branch Creek

Fair

Love County, Oklahoma · 11.0 MI N Tx S/L · Structure no. 154930000000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-35 over Clouds Branch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-35 over Clouds Branch Creek in Love County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 25,500 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,800 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.9 mi (98 km).

Location

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CarriesI-35
CrossesClouds Branch Creek
Location11.0 MI N Tx S/L
RouteInterstate 35
CountyLove County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates33.87789, -97.13408
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,500 (2022)
Projected traffic40,800 by 2042
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.9 mi (98 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-35 over Clouds Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-35 over Clouds Branch 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does I-35 over Clouds Branch Creek carry?

About 25,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is I-35 over Clouds Branch Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns I-35 over Clouds Branch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.