US-60 over Cow Creek
PoorPosted for loadBath County, Kentucky · 1.1 MI W of W-Jct Ky 211 · Structure no. 006B00011N
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,739
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-60 over Cow Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US-60 over Cow Creek in Bath County, Kentucky. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,739 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,739 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Cow Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is US-60 over Cow Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does US-60 over Cow Creek carry?
About 2,739 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US-60 over Cow Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns US-60 over Cow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.