US Bridges

U.S. 62 over Creek

Good

Jackson County, Oklahoma · 12.5 MI E JCT U.S. 283 · Structure no. 053670000000000

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 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 1937 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 88 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 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
Location12.5 MI E JCT U.S. 283
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyJackson County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.63774, -99.2062
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.6 m)
Roadway width129 ft (39.3 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$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 62 over Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 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 good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. 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 33 ft (10.1 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.