FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

U.S. 60

Carrying U.S. 60 over DEER CREEK

4.7 MI E GRANT C/L, Kay, Oklahoma

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
36 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: U.S. 60

The U.S. 60 bridge in Kay, Oklahoma carries U.S. 60 over DEER CREEK. It was built in 1985, making it 41 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 84.4 meters (277 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,500 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Oklahoma bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 36.3 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How U.S. 60 compares

▲ 3.9
Load rating vs Oklahoma average (32.4 t)
Top 29%
Higher load rating than 71% of Oklahoma bridges
414
Bridges in Kay · 25 in Poor condition
U.S. 60 36.3 t
Oklahoma average 32.4 t

Live comparison across Oklahoma.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
81.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
10.3
Special reductions
−3.1

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
36.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1985
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
84.4 m (277 ft)
Deck Width
13.1 m (43 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,500 vehicles/day
Structure Number
211150000000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether U.S. 60 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare U.S. 60 against other structures in Kay and across Oklahoma. Oklahoma bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for U.S. 60?

U.S. 60 in Kay, Oklahoma has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is U.S. 60 inspected?

U.S. 60's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,500 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. U.S. 60 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for U.S. 60?

U.S. 60 has an NBI inventory load rating of 36.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining U.S. 60?

U.S. 60 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is U.S. 60 and does age affect safety?

U.S. 60 was built in 1985, making it 41 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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