US Bridges

I-35 NB over Bills Creek

Fair

Love County, Oklahoma · 13.9 MI N Tx S/L · Structure no. 157020000000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-35 NB over Bills Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-35 NB over Bills Creek in Love County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 6 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 14,200 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,720 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long.

Location

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CarriesI-35 NB
CrossesBills Creek
Location13.9 MI N Tx S/L
RouteInterstate 35
CountyLove County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates33.91997, -97.13328
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating79.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 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 traffic14,200 (2022)
Projected traffic22,720 by 2042
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$790,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-35 NB over Bills Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-35 NB over Bills 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 NB over Bills Creek carry?

About 14,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is I-35 NB over Bills Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-35 NB over Bills Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.