U.S. 60 over Little Charley Creek

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Osage County, Oklahoma · 7.2 Mi. E. Kay Cl · Structure no. 184240000000000

Built: 1973; 52 years old
Condition: Good; inspected August 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 33 ft; 3 main spans
Daily traffic: 3,000; 2022 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 60 over Little Charley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 60 over Little Charley Creek in Osage 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 60

CrossesLittle Charley Creek

Location7.2 Mi. E. Kay Cl

RouteU.S. Route 60

CountyOsage County

StateOklahoma

Coordinates36.68084, -96.93625

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert	7 Good	Some minor problems.

Last inspectionAugust 2023

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations

Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria

Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating110.1 US tons

Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert

MaterialConcrete

DeckNot applicable

Main spans3

Design loadHS 20

Structure length33 ft (10.1 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 traffic3,000 (2022)

Projected traffic4,800 by 2042

Trucks25%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 million

NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 60 over Little Charley Creek built?

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

What condition is U.S. 60 over Little Charley 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 August 2023.

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

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 60 over Little Charley Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns U.S. 60 over Little Charley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.