US Bridges

U.S. 62 over Dennison Hollow Creek

Good

Adair County, Oklahoma · 4.1 E of Cherokee C/L · Structure no. 318890000000000

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 62 over Dennison Hollow Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 62 over Dennison Hollow Creek in Adair County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,770 by 2042. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesU.S. 62
CrossesDennison Hollow Creek
Location4.1 E of Cherokee C/L
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates35.963, -94.72868
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2022)
Projected traffic1,770 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 62 over Dennison Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 62 over Dennison Hollow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 62 over Dennison Hollow Creek carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 62 over Dennison Hollow Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 62 over Dennison Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.