US Bridges

U.S. 60 over Duck Creek

Fair

Kay County, Oklahoma · 3.3 MI E US 177 · Structure no. 185870000000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
266 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 60 over Duck Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 60 over Duck Creek in Kay County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,440 by 2042. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesU.S. 60
CrossesDuck Creek
Location3.3 MI E US 177
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyKay County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.68831, -97.22323
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length266 ft (81.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2022)
Projected traffic5,440 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$2.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 60 over Duck 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 60 over Duck Creek carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

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

The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 60 over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.