US Bridges

U.S. 60 over Charley Creek

Good

Osage County, Oklahoma · 8.4 Mi. E. Kay Cl · Structure no. 185510000000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 60 over Charley Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 60 over 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,680 by 2042. The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 60
CrossesCharley Creek
Location8.4 Mi. E. Kay Cl
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyOsage County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.68699, -96.91923
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length182 ft (55.6 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2022)
Projected traffic3,680 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is U.S. 60 over 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 Charley Creek carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

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

The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 60 over Charley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.