US Bridges

I-35 Frontage Rd. over Honey Creek

Fair

Murray County, Oklahoma · 5.1 MI N Carter C/L · Structure no. 175080000000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-35 Frontage Rd. over Honey Creek is a concrete frame carrying I-35 Frontage Rd. over Honey 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2042. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI-35 Frontage Rd.
CrossesHoney Creek
Location5.1 MI N Carter C/L
RouteU.S. Route 35
CountyMurray County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.4478, -97.13164
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic800 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$3.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is I-35 Frontage Rd. over Honey 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 Frontage Rd. over Honey Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

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

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I-35 Frontage Rd. over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.