US Bridges

U.S. 60 over Lost Man Creek

Fair

Osage County, Oklahoma · 0.4 Mi. E. Jct. SH18 · Structure no. 166760000000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 60 over Lost Man Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 60 over Lost Man Creek in Osage County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,880 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesU.S. 60
CrossesLost Man Creek
Location0.4 Mi. E. Jct. SH18
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates36.68789, -96.68265
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating100 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2022)
Projected traffic2,880 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 60 over Lost Man Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 60 over Lost Man 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 August 2023.

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

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 60 over Lost Man Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns U.S. 60 over Lost Man Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.