US Bridges

U.S. 62 SB over Deep Fork River

Good

Okmulgee County, Oklahoma · 9.63 N JCT I-40 · Structure no. 224030000000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
301 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,950
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 62 SB over Deep Fork River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 62 SB over Deep Fork River in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 7,950 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,720 by 2042. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesU.S. 62 SB
CrossesDeep Fork River
Location9.63 N JCT I-40
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates35.56798, -95.95525
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length301 ft (91.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,950 (2022)
Projected traffic12,720 by 2042
Trucks25%
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$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 62 SB over Deep Fork River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 62 SB over Deep Fork River 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 62 SB over Deep Fork River carry?

About 7,950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 62 SB over Deep Fork River?

The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 62 SB over Deep Fork River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.