US Bridges

U.S. 62 over Manard Bayou Trib.

Fair

Muskogee County, Oklahoma · 10.0 MI E JCT SH 16 · Structure no. 127030000000000

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 62 over Manard Bayou Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 62 over Manard Bayou Trib. in Muskogee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 73 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 12,100 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,360 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 62
CrossesManard Bayou Trib.
Location10.0 MI E JCT SH 16
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyMuskogee County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.79828, -95.17116
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,100 (2022)
Projected traffic19,360 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$651,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 62 over Manard Bayou Trib. built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is U.S. 62 over Manard Bayou Trib. 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 62 over Manard Bayou Trib. carry?

About 12,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 62 over Manard Bayou Trib.?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns U.S. 62 over Manard Bayou Trib.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.