US Bridges

FAS 7123 over Otter Creek

Good

Tillman County, Oklahoma · 6.0 N 2.1 W Manitou · Structure no. 229970000000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 7123 over Otter Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 7123 over Otter Creek in Tillman County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1992, 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFAS 7123
CrossesOtter Creek
Location6.0 N 2.1 W Manitou
RouteCounty Highway 7123
Coordinates34.59428, -99.02055
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic80 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$373,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 7123 over Otter Creek built?

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

What condition is FAS 7123 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 7123 over Otter Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FAS 7123 over Otter Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 7123 over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.