US Bridges

U.S. 60 over Bois Darc Creek Oflow

Fair

Kay County, Oklahoma · 12.6 MI E JCT I 35 · Structure no. 175480000000000

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
201 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 60 over Bois Darc Creek Oflow is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 60 over Bois Darc Creek Oflow in Kay County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,920 by 2042. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 39 ft wide.

CarriesU.S. 60
CrossesBois Darc Creek Oflow
Location12.6 MI E JCT I 35
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates36.68319, -97.11997
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2022)
Projected traffic1,920 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed—
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$2.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 60 over Bois Darc Creek Oflow built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is U.S. 60 over Bois Darc Creek Oflow 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 60 over Bois Darc Creek Oflow carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 60 over Bois Darc Creek Oflow?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 60 over Bois Darc Creek Oflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.