US Bridges

U.S. 62 over Silver Creek

Good

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 5.8 MI E of JCT I-35 · Structure no. 184220000000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 62 over Silver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 62 over Silver Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,200 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 62
CrossesSilver Creek
Location5.8 MI E of JCT I-35
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.49291, -97.36219
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 inspectionAugust 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 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 traffic17,000 (2022)
Projected traffic27,200 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 62 over Silver 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 August 2023.

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

About 17,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

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

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns U.S. 62 over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.