US Bridges

U.S. 62 over West Bitter Creek

Fair

Grady County, Oklahoma · 1.9 MI W SH39 · Structure no. 205520000000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 62 over West Bitter Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying U.S. 62 over West Bitter Creek in Grady County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,880 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.7 mi (88 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 62
CrossesWest Bitter Creek
Location1.9 MI W SH39
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyGrady County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.04412, -97.85556
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2022)
Projected traffic6,880 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed54.7 mi (88 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 62 over West Bitter Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 62 over West Bitter 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 July 2023.

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

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 62 over West Bitter Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 62 over West Bitter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.