U.S. 62 over Meridian Creek

Fair

Caddo County, Oklahoma · Caddo-Grady C/L · Structure no. 063090000000000

Built: 1938; 87 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition: Fair; inspected September 2024
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 34 ft; 3 main spans
Daily traffic: 6,300; 2022 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 62 over Meridian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 62 over Meridian Creek in Caddo County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,080 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 62

CrossesMeridian Creek

LocationCaddo-Grady C/L

RouteU.S. Route 62

CountyCaddo County

StateOklahoma

Coordinates35.08313, -98.09311

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Culvert	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.

Last inspectionSeptember 2024

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing

Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is

Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating53.4 US tons

Inventory rating32 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 width68 ft (20.6 m)

Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,300 (2022)

Projected traffic10,080 by 2042

Trucks16%

Lanes on structure4

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 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 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 Meridian Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

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

About 6,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

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

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 62 over Meridian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.