US Bridges

I-35 over Creek

Fair

McClain County, Oklahoma · 5.2 MI S Clev. C/L · Structure no. 142980000000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
36,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-35 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-35 over Creek in McClain County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1959, 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 36,300 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,080 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesI-35
CrossesCreek
Location5.2 MI S Clev. C/L
RouteInterstate 35
CountyMcClain County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.12502, -97.45049
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating68.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,300 (2022)
Projected traffic58,080 by 2042
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$684,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-35 over Creek built?

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

What condition is I-35 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 over Creek carry?

About 36,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is I-35 over Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns I-35 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.