US Bridges

60th Ave SE over Dave Blue Creek

FairPosted for load

Cleveland County, Oklahoma · 0.4 S SH9 · Structure no. 201670000000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
632
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

60th Ave SE over Dave Blue Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 60th Ave SE over Dave Blue Creek in Cleveland County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 632 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 884 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries60th Ave SE
CrossesDave Blue Creek
Location0.4 S SH9
RouteCity Street N3170
Coordinates35.18473, -97.35307
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic632 (2022)
Projected traffic884 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$369,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 60th Ave SE over Dave Blue Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is 60th Ave SE over Dave Blue Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does 60th Ave SE over Dave Blue Creek carry?

About 632 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 60th Ave SE over Dave Blue Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 60th Ave SE over Dave Blue Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.