US Bridges

U.S. 62 over Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Oklahoma · 14.4 MI E JCT U.S. 283 · Structure no. 049300000000000

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 62 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 62 over Creek in Jackson County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 89 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 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 130 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 62
CrossesCreek
Location14.4 MI E JCT U.S. 283
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyJackson County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.6379, -99.17232
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.6 m)
Roadway width128 ft (39 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2022)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41 mi (66 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$761,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 62 over Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

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

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 62 over Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 62 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.