US Bridges

U.S. 62 over Bitter Creek

Good

Jackson County, Oklahoma · 2.1 MI E S.H. 6 · Structure no. 185790000000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
243 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,950
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 62 over Bitter Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 62 over Bitter Creek in Jackson County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 1,950 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,120 by 2042. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesU.S. 62
CrossesBitter Creek
Location2.1 MI E S.H. 6
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates34.63753, -99.38461
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,950 (2022)
Projected traffic3,120 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 62 over Bitter Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

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

About 1,950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 62 over Bitter Creek?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 62 over Bitter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.