US Bridges

U.S. 62 over Choctaw Creek

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 11.8 MI E of JCT I-35 · Structure no. 187270000000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 62 over Choctaw Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 62 over Choctaw Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 5 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 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,120 by 2042. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesU.S. 62
CrossesChoctaw Creek
Location11.8 MI E of JCT I-35
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.49333, -97.25833
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,700 (2022)
Projected traffic9,120 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 62 over Choctaw Creek 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 August 2023.

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

About 5,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

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

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 62 over Choctaw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.