US Bridges

US-60 over Page Branch

Fair

Ballard County, Kentucky · .1 MI W of JCT Ky 473 · Structure no. 004B00013N

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,187
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-60 over Page Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US-60 over Page Branch in Ballard County, Kentucky. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 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 7,187 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,187 by 2037. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

CarriesUS-60
CrossesPage Branch
Location.1 MI W of JCT Ky 473
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates37.08194, -88.88639
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,187 (2017)
Projected traffic7,187 by 2037
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-60 over Page Branch built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-60 over Page Branch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US-60 over Page Branch carry?

About 7,187 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US-60 over Page Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns US-60 over Page Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.