US-60 over Drainage Ditch
PoorPosted for loadBath County, Kentucky · .1 MI W of W-Jct Ky 211 · Structure no. 006B00012N
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 110 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,739
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-60 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete tee beam carrying US-60 over Drainage Ditch 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 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 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-60 over Drainage Ditch 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 Drainage Ditch carry?
About 2,739 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US-60 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns US-60 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.