US Bridges

US-60 over Licking River

Fair

Bath County, Kentucky · On Rowan - Bath Cl · Structure no. 006B00015N

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
340 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,908
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-60 over Licking River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-60 over Licking River in Bath County, Kentucky. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 2,908 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,908 by 2042. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-60
CrossesLicking River
LocationOn Rowan - Bath Cl
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyBath County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.14, -83.55778
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating62.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,908 (2022)
Projected traffic2,908 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-60 over Licking River built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-60 over Licking River 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 Licking River carry?

About 2,908 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US-60 over Licking River?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US-60 over Licking River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.