US Bridges

U.S. 62 over Pond Creek Trib.

Good

McClain County, Oklahoma · 1.66 MI S of JCT 130/US62 · Structure no. 256130000000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 62 over Pond Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 62 over Pond Creek Trib. in McClain 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 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,280 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 146 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesU.S. 62
CrossesPond Creek Trib.
Location1.66 MI S of JCT 130/US62
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates35.22319, -97.60012
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width146 ft (44.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2022)
Projected traffic5,280 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 62 over Pond Creek Trib. built?

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

What condition is U.S. 62 over Pond Creek Trib. 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 62 over Pond Creek Trib. carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 62 over Pond Creek Trib.?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 146 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 62 over Pond Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.