US Bridges

U.S. 60 over Gypsum Creek

Fair

Major County, Oklahoma · 3.2 MI N JCT SH 58 · Structure no. 194210000000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 60 over Gypsum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 60 over Gypsum Creek in Major County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,480 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 136 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 60
CrossesGypsum Creek
Location3.2 MI N JCT SH 58
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyMajor County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.30784, -98.47952
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width136 ft (41.5 m)
Roadway width134 ft (40.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2022)
Projected traffic4,480 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$898,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 60 over Gypsum 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 May 2024.

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

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

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

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 136 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 60 over Gypsum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.