US Bridges

U.S. 60 / U.S. 81 over Killpecker Creek

Good

Grant County, Oklahoma · .5S JCT US 81 · Structure no. 268360000000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 60 / U.S. 81 over Killpecker Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 60 / U.S. 81 over Killpecker Creek in Grant County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,680 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 60 / U.S. 81
CrossesKillpecker Creek
Location.5S JCT US 81
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyGrant County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.66571, -97.81313
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.6 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2022)
Projected traffic3,680 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 60 / U.S. 81 over Killpecker Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 60 / U.S. 81 over Killpecker 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 60 / U.S. 81 over Killpecker Creek carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 60 / U.S. 81 over Killpecker Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 60 / U.S. 81 over Killpecker Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.