US Bridges

U.S. 62 over Otter Creek Oflow

Fair

Tillman County, Oklahoma · 5.2 MI E Jackson C/L · Structure no. 241500000000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
150 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
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 1991, so it is 34 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 5 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,520 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesU.S. 62
CrossesOtter Creek Oflow
Location5.2 MI E Jackson C/L
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates34.6382, -99.00834
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 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 width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2022)
Projected traffic3,520 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 1991, making it 34 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 April 2024.

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

About 2,200 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 41 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.