US Bridges

U.S. 62 over Sandy Creek

Fair

Comanche County, Oklahoma · 2.72 Mi. E. Kiowa Cl · Structure no. 233970000000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,450
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 62 over Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 62 over Sandy Creek in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 2,450 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,920 by 2042. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesU.S. 62
CrossesSandy Creek
Location2.72 Mi. E. Kiowa Cl
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyComanche County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.63079, -98.77812
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,450 (2022)
Projected traffic3,920 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$1.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

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

About 2,450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

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

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 62 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.