US Bridges

U.S. 60 Bus. over Bois Darc Creek

Fair

Kay County, Oklahoma · 0.5 MI E JCT US 60 · Structure no. 175720000000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
310 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 60 Bus. over Bois Darc Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 60 Bus. over Bois Darc 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 5 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 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesU.S. 60 Bus.
CrossesBois Darc Creek
Location0.5 MI E JCT US 60
RouteState Highway 60B
CountyKay County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.68935, -97.11951
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2022)
Projected traffic5,120 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is U.S. 60 Bus. over Bois Darc 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 Bus. over Bois Darc Creek carry?

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

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

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.