US Bridges

U.S. 62 over Cassetah Creek

Fair

Okmulgee County, Oklahoma · 1.96 E JCT US-75 · Structure no. 155290000000000

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 62 over Cassetah Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 62 over Cassetah Creek in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 63 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,080 by 2042. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 62
CrossesCassetah Creek
Location1.96 E JCT US-75
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyOkmulgee County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.60995, -95.92709
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,300 (2022)
Projected traffic10,080 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is U.S. 62 over Cassetah 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 January 2023.

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

About 6,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 62 over Cassetah Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.