US Bridges

U.S. 60 over Soldier Creek

Fair

Osage County, Oklahoma · 0.6 Mi. N. Jct. SH11 · Structure no. 201540000000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 60 over Soldier Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 60 over Soldier Creek in Osage County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,160 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 60
CrossesSoldier Creek
Location0.6 Mi. N. Jct. SH11
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyOsage County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.67876, -96.31332
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; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2022)
Projected traffic4,160 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$781,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

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

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

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

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns U.S. 60 over Soldier Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.