US Bridges

I-35 over Doe Creek

Fair

Noble County, Oklahoma · 2.7 MI S JCT SH 15 · Structure no. 149680000000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-35 over Doe Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-35 over Doe Creek in Noble County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 17,100 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,360 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesI-35
CrossesDoe Creek
Location2.7 MI S JCT SH 15
RouteInterstate 35
CountyNoble County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.49808, -97.3329
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,100 (2022)
Projected traffic27,360 by 2042
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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$932,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-35 over Doe Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-35 over Doe 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 April 2024.

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

About 17,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is I-35 over Doe Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns I-35 over Doe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.