US Bridges

U.S. 62 over Walker Branch

Fair

Muskogee County, Oklahoma · 6.9 MI E JCT SH 16 · Structure no. 198740000000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 62 over Walker Branch is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 62 over Walker Branch in Muskogee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 13,600 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,760 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 62
CrossesWalker Branch
Location6.9 MI E JCT SH 16
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyMuskogee County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.79413, -95.22194
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic13,600 (2022)
Projected traffic21,760 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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$669,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 62 over Walker Branch built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 62 over Walker Branch 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 Walker Branch carry?

About 13,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 62 over Walker Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns U.S. 62 over Walker Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.