US Bridges

U.S. 62 over Deleware Creek

Fair

Caddo County, Oklahoma · 4.8W of Grady C/L · Structure no. 278830000000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
301 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,050
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 62 over Deleware Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 62 over Deleware Creek in Caddo County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 3,050 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,880 by 2042. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesU.S. 62
CrossesDeleware Creek
Location4.8W of Grady C/L
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates35.07207, -98.17473
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length301 ft (91.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,050 (2022)
Projected traffic4,880 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

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

About 3,050 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

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

The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 62 over Deleware Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.