US Bridges

U.S. 62 over Rocky Creek

Fair

Cherokee County, Oklahoma · 1.8 MI NE SH 51 · Structure no. 186940000000000

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 62 over Rocky Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 62 over Rocky Creek in Cherokee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 51 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 8,900 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,240 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 62
CrossesRocky Creek
Location1.8 MI NE SH 51
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyCherokee County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.92674, -94.9295
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,900 (2022)
Projected traffic14,240 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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$820,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

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

About 8,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

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

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns U.S. 62 over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.