US Bridges

U.S. 60 over Cowskin Creek

Fair

Kay County, Oklahoma · 10.3 MI E JCT I 35 · Structure no. 174380000000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 60 over Cowskin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 60 over Cowskin Creek in Kay County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 7,600 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,160 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 60
CrossesCowskin Creek
Location10.3 MI E JCT I 35
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyKay County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.68783, -97.16171
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,600 (2022)
Projected traffic12,160 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 60 over Cowskin 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 U.S. 60 over Cowskin Creek carry?

About 7,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

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

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns U.S. 60 over Cowskin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.