US Bridges

US-60 over W.Fk. Humphrey Creek

Good

Ballard County, Kentucky · .4 Mi. W JCT Ky 802 · Structure no. 004B00064N

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,181
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-60 over W.Fk. Humphrey Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-60 over W.Fk. Humphrey Creek in Ballard County, Kentucky. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 5,181 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,181 by 2042. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

CarriesUS-60
CrossesW.Fk. Humphrey Creek
Location.4 Mi. W JCT Ky 802
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates37.06972, -88.98306
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102.5 US tons
Inventory rating61.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,181 (2022)
Projected traffic5,181 by 2042
Trucks15%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-60 over W.Fk. Humphrey Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-60 over W.Fk. Humphrey 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 W.Fk. Humphrey Creek carry?

About 5,181 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US-60 over W.Fk. Humphrey Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US-60 over W.Fk. Humphrey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.