US Bridges

U.S. 62 over North Fork Walnut Creek

Fair

McClain County, Oklahoma · 4.2 Mi.Ne. Grady Cl · Structure no. 240580000000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
304 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 62 over North Fork Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 62 over North Fork Walnut Creek in McClain County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,760 by 2042. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 41 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesU.S. 62
CrossesNorth Fork Walnut Creek
Location4.2 Mi.Ne. Grady Cl
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyMcClain County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.16417, -97.61472
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2022)
Projected traffic9,760 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 62 over North Fork Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 62 over North Fork Walnut 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 62 over North Fork Walnut Creek carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 62 over North Fork Walnut Creek?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 62 over North Fork Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.