US Bridges

U.S. 62 over West Fork Sandy Creek

Fair

Harmon County, Oklahoma · 0.3 MI E Texas St. Line · Structure no. 034050000000000

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
109 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 62 over West Fork Sandy Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 62 over West Fork Sandy Creek in Harmon County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 94 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 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,440 by 2042. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 78.9 mi (127 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 62
CrossesWest Fork Sandy Creek
Location0.3 MI E Texas St. Line
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyHarmon County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.68175, -99.9947
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.1 US tons
Inventory rating29.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2022)
Projected traffic1,440 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed78.9 mi (127 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is U.S. 62 over West Fork 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 October 2023.

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

About 900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

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

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 62 over West Fork Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.