US Bridges

I-35 NB over S. Branch Hickory Creek

Fair

Love County, Oklahoma · 6.6 MI N JCT SH32 · Structure no. 165750000000000

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-35 NB over S. Branch Hickory Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-35 NB over S. Branch Hickory Creek in Love County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 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 13,400 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,440 by 2042. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-35 NB
CrossesS. Branch Hickory Creek
Location6.6 MI N JCT SH32
RouteInterstate 35
CountyLove County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.0343, -97.14914
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,400 (2022)
Projected traffic21,440 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-35 NB over S. Branch Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is I-35 NB over S. Branch Hickory 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 S. Branch Hickory Creek carry?

About 13,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is I-35 NB over S. Branch Hickory Creek?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I-35 NB over S. Branch Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.