US Bridges

U.S. 62 over Proctor Creek

Fair

Adair County, Oklahoma · 0.2 Mi.E.Cherokee CO · Structure no. 019820000000000

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
960
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 62 over Proctor Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 62 over Proctor Creek in Adair County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 960 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,536 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 62
CrossesProctor Creek
Location0.2 Mi.E.Cherokee CO
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyAdair County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.96851, -94.79441
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic960 (2022)
Projected traffic1,536 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 62 over Proctor Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 62 over Proctor 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 U.S. 62 over Proctor Creek carry?

About 960 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 62 over Proctor Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 62 over Proctor Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.