US Bridges

US-60 over Little Shawnee Creek

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Ballard County, Kentucky · 1.2 Mi. W JCT Ky 1105 · Structure no. 004B00062N

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,923
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-60 over Little Shawnee Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US-60 over Little Shawnee 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 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-60
CrossesLittle Shawnee Creek
Location1.2 Mi. W JCT Ky 1105
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyBallard County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.03667, -89.05222
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,923 (2019)
Projected traffic2,923 by 2039
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Little Shawnee Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-60 over Little Shawnee 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does US-60 over Little Shawnee Creek carry?

About 2,923 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US-60 over Little Shawnee Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US-60 over Little Shawnee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.