US Bridges

U.S. 62 over Otter Creek

Good

Kiowa County, Oklahoma · 0.2 MI E Tillman C/L · Structure no. 179390000000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
302 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,950
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 62 over Otter Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 62 over Otter Creek in Kiowa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 1,950 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,120 by 2042. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesU.S. 62
CrossesOtter Creek
Location0.2 MI E Tillman C/L
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates34.63783, -98.99858
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,950 (2022)
Projected traffic3,120 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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 over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 62 over Otter Creek 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 May 2023.

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

About 1,950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

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

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 62 over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.