US-60 over Big Cane Creek
GoodBallard County, Kentucky · 2.5 Mi.Ne JCT US 51 · Structure no. 004B00061N
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 99 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,923
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-60 over Big Cane Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-60 over Big Cane Creek in Ballard County, Kentucky. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,923 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,923 by 2039. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Big Cane Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-60 over Big Cane Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2022.
How much traffic does US-60 over Big Cane Creek carry?
About 2,923 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is US-60 over Big Cane Creek?
The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US-60 over Big Cane Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.