US Bridges

I-35 over Lick Branch Creek

Fair

Murray County, Oklahoma · 6.5 MI N Carter C/L · Structure no. 174490000000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-35 over Lick Branch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-35 over Lick Branch Creek in Murray County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 25,600 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,960 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesI-35
CrossesLick Branch Creek
Location6.5 MI N Carter C/L
RouteInterstate 35
CountyMurray County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.46393, -97.14724
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 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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,600 (2022)
Projected traffic40,960 by 2042
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-35 over Lick Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-35 over Lick Branch 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does I-35 over Lick Branch Creek carry?

About 25,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is I-35 over Lick Branch Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns I-35 over Lick Branch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.