US Bridges

US-60 over Rose Run

Fair

Bath County, Kentucky · .25 MI West of JCT Ky 965 · Structure no. 006B00009N

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
74 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,739
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-60 over Rose Run is a concrete tee beam carrying US-60 over Rose Run in Bath County, Kentucky. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older 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 5 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 2,739 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,739 by 2043. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-60
CrossesRose Run
Location.25 MI West of JCT Ky 965
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyBath County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.13361, -83.70222
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,739 (2023)
Projected traffic2,739 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$223,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-60 over Rose Run built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-60 over Rose Run 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US-60 over Rose Run carry?

About 2,739 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US-60 over Rose Run?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns US-60 over Rose Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.