US Bridges

U.S. 62 over Turkey Creek

Good

Jackson County, Oklahoma · 3.7 MI E of Harmon C/L · Structure no. 190900000000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
268 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 62 over Turkey Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 62 over Turkey Creek in Jackson County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,840 by 2042. The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 62
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location3.7 MI E of Harmon C/L
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyJackson County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.66658, -99.60212
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length268 ft (81.7 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2022)
Projected traffic3,840 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 km)
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$2.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

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

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

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

The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 62 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.