US Bridges

U.S. 62 Bus. over Creek

Good

Muskogee County, Oklahoma · 0.1 MI S JCT US 62 · Structure no. 139770000000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 62 Bus. over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 62 Bus. over Creek in Muskogee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 14,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,560 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesU.S. 62 Bus.
CrossesCreek
Location0.1 MI S JCT US 62
RouteState Highway 62B
Coordinates35.76775, -95.35803
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating84.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,100 (2022)
Projected traffic22,560 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 62 Bus. over Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 62 Bus. over Creek 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 June 2023.

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

About 14,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

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

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns U.S. 62 Bus. over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.