US Bridges

U.S. 62B over Unamed Creek

Good

Kiowa County, Oklahoma · 2.2 NE Tillman C/L · Structure no. 320280000000000

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
252 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 62B over Unamed Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 62B over Unamed Creek in Kiowa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2042. The structure is 252 ft (76.7 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesU.S. 62B
CrossesUnamed Creek
Location2.2 NE Tillman C/L
RouteU.S. Route 62B
Coordinates34.65222, -98.99806
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length252 ft (76.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2022)
Projected traffic900 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 62B over Unamed Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 62B over Unamed 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 62B over Unamed Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 62B over Unamed Creek?

The structure is 252 ft (76.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 62B over Unamed Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.