US Bridges

U.S. 62 over Zeb Branch Creek

Fair

Cherokee County, Oklahoma · 3.4 MI NE Muskogee CO · Structure no. 139810000000000

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 62 over Zeb Branch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 62 over Zeb Branch Creek in Cherokee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 67 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,000 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 62
CrossesZeb Branch Creek
Location3.4 MI NE Muskogee CO
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyCherokee County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.81076, -95.06923
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2022)
Projected traffic16,000 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.2 mi (76 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$731,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 62 over Zeb Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is U.S. 62 over Zeb Branch 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 November 2024.

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

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 62 over Zeb Branch Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns U.S. 62 over Zeb Branch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.