US Bridges

U.S. 62 over Tyner Creek

Fair

Adair County, Oklahoma · 1.6E of Cherokee C/L · Structure no. 280240000000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
216 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 62 over Tyner Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 62 over Tyner Creek in Adair County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2042. The structure is 216 ft (65.7 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesU.S. 62
CrossesTyner Creek
Location1.6E of Cherokee C/L
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates35.96604, -94.77005
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length216 ft (65.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2022)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$3.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

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

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

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

The structure is 216 ft (65.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 62 over Tyner Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.