US Bridges

US-60 over Fork of Humphrey CR

Fair

Ballard County, Kentucky · .60 MI East of JCT Ky 358 · Structure no. 004B00057N

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,514
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-60 over Fork of Humphrey CR is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US-60 over Fork of Humphrey CR 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 5,514 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,514 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-60
CrossesFork of Humphrey CR
Location.60 MI East of JCT Ky 358
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyBallard County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.07611, -88.96083
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.5 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,514 (2023)
Projected traffic5,514 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-60 over Fork of Humphrey CR built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-60 over Fork of Humphrey CR 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 Fork of Humphrey CR carry?

About 5,514 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US-60 over Fork of Humphrey CR?

The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US-60 over Fork of Humphrey CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.