US Bridges

S.H. 74 over Otter Creek

Fair

Garfield County, Oklahoma · .5 MI N Logan C/L · Structure no. 124670000000000

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
181 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 74 over Otter Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 74 over Otter Creek in Garfield County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 75 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,240 by 2042. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 74
CrossesOtter Creek
Location.5 MI N Logan C/L
RouteState Highway 74
CountyGarfield County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.17161, -97.58606
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2022)
Projected traffic2,240 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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$2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 74 over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is S.H. 74 over Otter 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 74 over Otter Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 74 over Otter Creek?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 74 over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.