US Bridges

U.S. 62 over Horse Branch Creek

Good

Jackson County, Oklahoma · 6.2 MI E JCT S.H. 34 · Structure no. 196040000000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 62 over Horse Branch Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 62 over Horse Branch Creek in Jackson County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,520 by 2042. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 62
CrossesHorse Branch Creek
Location6.2 MI E JCT S.H. 34
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyJackson County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.63768, -99.46242
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2022)
Projected traffic3,520 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41 mi (66 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$1.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 62 over Horse Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

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

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 62 over Horse Branch Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 62 over Horse Branch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.