US Bridges

U.S. 62 over Creek

Fair

Caddo County, Oklahoma · 2.5 MI W Grady C/L · Structure no. 063050000000000

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 62 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 62 over Creek in Caddo County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 2,750 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 39 ft wide.

CarriesU.S. 62
CrossesCreek
Location2.5 MI W Grady C/L
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates35.07241, -98.13253
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,750 (2022)
Projected traffic4,400 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 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 Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 62 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 September 2024.

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

About 2,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 62 over Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 62 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.