US-60 over South Fork-Cane Creek
FairBallard County, Kentucky · 1.9 Mi.East of US 51 · Structure no. 004B00056N
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 118 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,923
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-60 over South Fork-Cane Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-60 over South Fork-Cane Creek in Ballard County, Kentucky. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 2,923 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,923 by 2039. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-60 over South Fork-Cane Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-60 over South Fork-Cane 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does US-60 over South Fork-Cane Creek carry?
About 2,923 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is US-60 over South Fork-Cane Creek?
The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US-60 over South Fork-Cane Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.