US Bridges

U.S. 62 over Crater Creek

Fair

Comanche County, Oklahoma · 0.8 MI E of SH 115 · Structure no. 208090000000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 62 over Crater Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying U.S. 62 over Crater Creek in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 5 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,400 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesU.S. 62
CrossesCrater Creek
Location0.8 MI E of SH 115
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyComanche County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.63847, -98.62138
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2022)
Projected traffic6,400 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$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

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

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

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

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 62 over Crater Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.