US Bridges

U.S. 62 over E. Branch Briggs Creek

Good

Cherokee County, Oklahoma · 5.8 N.E. S.H. 51 · Structure no. 314010000000000

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 62 over E. Branch Briggs Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 62 over E. Branch Briggs Creek in Cherokee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,700 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesU.S. 62
CrossesE. Branch Briggs Creek
Location5.8 N.E. S.H. 51
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates35.92995, -94.8618
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating64.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,900 (2022)
Projected traffic9,700 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 62 over E. Branch Briggs Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 62 over E. Branch Briggs Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

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

About 6,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 62 over E. Branch Briggs Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns U.S. 62 over E. Branch Briggs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.