US Bridges

U.S. 62 over Lime Creek

Fair

Comanche County, Oklahoma · 1.3 Mi. S. JCT.US277 · Structure no. 186750000000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 62 over Lime Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 62 over Lime Creek in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1974, 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 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,960 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 62
CrossesLime Creek
Location1.3 Mi. S. JCT.US277
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyComanche County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.76359, -98.3871
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 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 rating70.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,600 (2022)
Projected traffic8,960 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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$689,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

About 5,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

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

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 62 over Lime Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.