U.S. 62 WB over Ross Branch Creek
FairCherokee County, Oklahoma · 2.5 MI N JCT SH 82 · Structure no. 203130000000000
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 272 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. 62 WB over Ross Branch Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 62 WB over Ross Branch Creek in Cherokee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,800 by 2042. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 38 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U.S. 62 WB over Ross Branch Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is U.S. 62 WB over Ross 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 WB over Ross Branch Creek carry?
About 8,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is U.S. 62 WB over Ross Branch Creek?
The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. 62 WB over Ross Branch Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.