US Bridges

U.S. 60 over Bull Creek

Good

Craig County, Oklahoma · .5E JCT SH2 · Structure no. 282310000000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 60 over Bull Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 60 over Bull Creek in Craig County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 10,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,640 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 60
CrossesBull Creek
Location.5E JCT SH2
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyCraig County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.63618, -95.14781
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,400 (2022)
Projected traffic16,640 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.9 mi (69 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$4.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 60 over Bull Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 60 over Bull 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 60 over Bull Creek carry?

About 10,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 60 over Bull Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 60 over Bull Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.