U.S. 62 over Creek

Good

Jackson County, Oklahoma · 2.6 MI W Tillman C/L · Structure no. 171490000000000

Built: 1968; 57 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition: Good; inspected October 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 33 ft; 3 main spans
Daily traffic: 4,200; 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 1968 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 57 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,720 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 139 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 62

CrossesCreek

Location2.6 MI W Tillman C/L

RouteU.S. Route 62

CountyJackson County

StateOklahoma

Coordinates34.63791, -99.14512

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Culvert	7 Good	Some minor problems.

Last inspectionOctober 2023

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem

Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria

Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria

Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating110.1 US tons

Inventory rating79 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert

MaterialConcrete

DeckNot applicable

Main spans3

Design loadHS 20

Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)

Longest span10 ft (3 m)

Deck width139 ft (42.4 m)

Roadway width137 ft (41.8 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2022)

Projected traffic6,720 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places

Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation

Estimated improvement cost$667,000

NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 62 over Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 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 4,200 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 139 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 62 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.