US Bridges

I-35 over Beaver Creek

Good

McClain County, Oklahoma · .8 MI N JCT SH 74 · Structure no. 171770000000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-35 over Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-35 over Beaver Creek in McClain County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 30,200 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,320 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 157 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI-35
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location.8 MI N JCT SH 74
RouteInterstate 35
CountyMcClain County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.99396, -97.37457
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating88.4 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 width157 ft (47.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,200 (2022)
Projected traffic48,320 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-35 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-35 over Beaver 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I-35 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 30,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-35 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 157 ft wide.

Who owns I-35 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.