US Bridges

U.S. 62 over Goodman Creek

Fair

Cherokee County, Oklahoma · 9.7 MI NE Muskogee CO · Structure no. 140330000000000

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 62 over Goodman Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 62 over Goodman Creek in Cherokee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1978, 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 12,700 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,320 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 62
CrossesGoodman Creek
Location9.7 MI NE Muskogee CO
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyCherokee County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.85682, -94.98209
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating100 US tons
Inventory rating99.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 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 traffic12,700 (2022)
Projected traffic20,320 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$709,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

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

About 12,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

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

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

Who owns U.S. 62 over Goodman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.