US Bridges

U.S. 62 over Robinson Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Oklahoma · 7.6 MI E JCT SH 18 · Structure no. 255110000000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 62 over Robinson Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 62 over Robinson Creek in Lincoln County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,320 by 2042. The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesU.S. 62
CrossesRobinson Creek
Location7.6 MI E JCT SH 18
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates35.50012, -96.76287
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length135 ft (41 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2022)
Projected traffic4,320 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 Robinson Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

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

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

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

The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 62 over Robinson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.