US Bridges

U.S. 62 over East Fork Sandy Creek

Fair

Harmon County, Oklahoma · 2.7 MI E JCT S.H. 30 · Structure no. 034330000000000

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
182 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 62 over East Fork Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 62 over East Fork Sandy Creek in Harmon County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1978, 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,880 by 2042. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.9 mi (90 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 62
CrossesEast Fork Sandy Creek
Location2.7 MI E JCT S.H. 30
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyHarmon County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.68157, -99.86241
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.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2022)
Projected traffic2,880 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed55.9 mi (90 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$2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

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

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

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

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.