US Bridges

I-35 SB over Shiggin Creek

Good

Love County, Oklahoma · 3.2 MI N JCT SH32 · Structure no. 164000000000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,450
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-35 SB over Shiggin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-35 SB over Shiggin Creek in Love County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,450 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,520 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long.

CarriesI-35 SB
CrossesShiggin Creek
Location3.2 MI N JCT SH32
RouteInterstate 35
Coordinates33.98594, -97.13786
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 length47 ft (14.3 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 traffic13,450 (2022)
Projected traffic21,520 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-35 SB over Shiggin Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-35 SB over Shiggin Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does I-35 SB over Shiggin Creek carry?

About 13,450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is I-35 SB over Shiggin Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns I-35 SB over Shiggin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.