US Bridges

I-35 Frontage Rd. over Creek

Fair

McClain County, Oklahoma · 2.8 MI S Clev. C/L · Structure no. 142610000000000

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-35 Frontage Rd. over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-35 Frontage Rd. over Creek in McClain County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2021, 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 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI-35 Frontage Rd.
CrossesCreek
Location2.8 MI S Clev. C/L
RouteU.S. Route 35
CountyMcClain County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.15141, -97.47464
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic800 by 2042
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-35 Frontage Rd. over Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is I-35 Frontage Rd. 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 2023.

How much traffic does I-35 Frontage Rd. over Creek carry?

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

How long is I-35 Frontage Rd. over Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns I-35 Frontage Rd. over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.