US Bridges

U.S. 183 over Dry Otter Creek

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Kiowa County, Oklahoma · 2.8 MI N U.S. 62 Bus. · Structure no. 230410000000000

Built
1992
33 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 183 over Dry Otter Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 183 over Dry Otter Creek in Kiowa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1992 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 33 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,600 by 2042. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 183
CrossesDry Otter Creek
Location2.8 MI N U.S. 62 Bus.
RouteU.S. Route 183
CountyKiowa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.69204, -98.94838
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2022)
Projected traffic5,600 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
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$1.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 183 over Dry Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is U.S. 183 over Dry 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. 183 over Dry Otter Creek carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 183 over Dry Otter Creek?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 183 over Dry Otter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.