US Bridges

U.S. 62 over Carter Creek

Fair

Comanche County, Oklahoma · 1.4 MI E of SH 115 · Structure no. 178530000000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 62 over Carter Creek is a concrete slab carrying U.S. 62 over Carter Creek in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 4,150 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,640 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesU.S. 62
CrossesCarter Creek
Location1.4 MI E of SH 115
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyComanche County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.63398, -98.60644
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,150 (2022)
Projected traffic6,640 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 62 over Carter 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 February 2023.

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

About 4,150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

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

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 62 over Carter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.