US Bridges

U.S. 62 over Otter Creek Oflow

Fair

Kiowa County, Oklahoma · 0.3 MI E Tillman C/L · Structure no. 241530000000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,950
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 62 over Otter Creek Oflow is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 62 over Otter Creek Oflow in Kiowa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,950 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,120 by 2042. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesU.S. 62
CrossesOtter Creek Oflow
Location0.3 MI E Tillman C/L
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates34.63819, -98.99605
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 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
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 62 over Otter Creek Oflow built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 62 over Otter Creek Oflow 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 U.S. 62 over Otter Creek Oflow carry?

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

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

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 62 over Otter Creek Oflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.