US Bridges

I-35 / Sooner RD over Creek

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 4.6 MI N I-35 & I-44 · Structure no. 206290000000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
66,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-35 / Sooner RD over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-35 / Sooner RD over Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 66,900 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 107,040 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesI-35 / Sooner RD
CrossesCreek
Location4.6 MI N I-35 & I-44
RouteInterstate 35
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.60221, -97.42526
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66,900 (2022)
Projected traffic107,040 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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$3.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-35 / Sooner RD over Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-35 / Sooner RD over 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I-35 / Sooner RD over Creek carry?

About 66,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-35 / Sooner RD over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-35 / Sooner RD over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.