US Bridges

Sorghum Mill RD over I-35 under

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 3.9 MI N JCT SH 66 · Structure no. 141510000000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
172 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sorghum Mill RD over I-35 under is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sorghum Mill RD over I-35 under in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSorghum Mill RD
CrossesI-35 under
Location3.9 MI N JCT SH 66
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.71071, -97.41654
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$2.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sorghum Mill RD over I-35 under built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sorghum Mill RD over I-35 under 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Sorghum Mill RD over I-35 under carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sorghum Mill RD over I-35 under?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Sorghum Mill RD over I-35 under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.