US Bridges

U.S. 60/U.S. 64&81 over Wild Horse Creek

Fair

Grant County, Oklahoma · 1.1 MI N Garfield CO · Structure no. 169570000000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 60/U.S. 64&81 over Wild Horse Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 60/U.S. 64&81 over Wild Horse Creek in Grant County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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.

It carries about 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,120 by 2042. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 60/U.S. 64&81
CrossesWild Horse Creek
Location1.1 MI N Garfield CO
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyGrant County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.60943, -97.87534
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2022)
Projected traffic5,120 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 60/U.S. 64&81 over Wild Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 60/U.S. 64&81 over Wild Horse 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 60/U.S. 64&81 over Wild Horse Creek carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 60/U.S. 64&81 over Wild Horse Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 60/U.S. 64&81 over Wild Horse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.