US Bridges

U.S. 62 over Otter Creek Oflow

Good

Tillman County, Oklahoma · 5.2 MI E Jackson C/L · Structure no. 174940000000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
150 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,050
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 62 over Otter Creek Oflow is a concrete slab carrying U.S. 62 over Otter Creek Oflow in Tillman County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 2,050 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,280 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesU.S. 62
CrossesOtter Creek Oflow
Location5.2 MI E Jackson C/L
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates34.63785, -99.00835
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.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,050 (2022)
Projected traffic3,280 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$1.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 62 over Otter Creek Oflow 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 April 2024.

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

About 2,050 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

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

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.