US Bridges

U.S. 62 over South Quapaw Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Oklahoma · 13.7 MI E Ok C/L · Structure no. 169680000000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 62 over South Quapaw Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 62 over South Quapaw Creek in Lincoln County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,640 by 2042. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesU.S. 62
CrossesSouth Quapaw Creek
Location13.7 MI E Ok C/L
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates35.50319, -96.9079
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2022)
Projected traffic4,640 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 62 over South Quapaw Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 62 over South Quapaw Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 62 over South Quapaw Creek carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 62 over South Quapaw Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 62 over South Quapaw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.