US Bridges

S.H. 54 over East Otter Creek

Fair

Kiowa County, Oklahoma · 8.9 MI N U.S. 62 · Structure no. 097890000000000

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
59 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
460
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 54 over East Otter Creek is a concrete slab carrying S.H. 54 over East Otter Creek in Kiowa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 84 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 736 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 54
CrossesEast Otter Creek
Location8.9 MI N U.S. 62
RouteState Highway 54
CountyKiowa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.76287, -98.86137
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMay 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+5 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2022)
Projected traffic736 by 2042
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 54 over East Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is S.H. 54 over East 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 54 over East Otter Creek carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 54 over East Otter Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 54 over East Otter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.