US Bridges

U.S. 60 over Indian Creek

Good

Major County, Oklahoma · 100 E of SH 58 · Structure no. 197950000000000

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 60 over Indian Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 60 over Indian Creek in Major County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,120 by 2042. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 50 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesU.S. 60
CrossesIndian Creek
Location100 E of SH 58
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyMajor County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.39138, -98.24689
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2022)
Projected traffic5,120 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure3
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$2.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is U.S. 60 over Indian Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

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

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

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

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 60 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.