US Bridges

U.S. 62 over Coal Creek

Fair

Okmulgee County, Oklahoma · 0.74 N JCT I-40 · Structure no. 165220000000000

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 62 over Coal Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 62 over Coal Creek in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 60 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 9,150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,640 by 2042. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesU.S. 62
CrossesCoal Creek
Location0.74 N JCT I-40
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyOkmulgee County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.44292, -95.97025
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.6 US tons
Inventory rating71.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,150 (2022)
Projected traffic14,640 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is U.S. 62 over Coal 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 Coal Creek carry?

About 9,150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

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

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 62 over Coal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.