US Bridges

US-60 over Salt Lick Creek

Fair

Bath County, Kentucky · .1 MI W of E-Jct Ky 211 · Structure no. 006B00061N

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,888
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-60 over Salt Lick Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US-60 over Salt Lick Creek in Bath County, Kentucky. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 2,888 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,888 by 2042. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-60
CrossesSalt Lick Creek
Location.1 MI W of E-Jct Ky 211
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyBath County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.12139, -83.61611
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,888 (2022)
Projected traffic2,888 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$570,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-60 over Salt Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is US-60 over Salt Lick Creek 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 Salt Lick Creek carry?

About 2,888 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US-60 over Salt Lick Creek?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US-60 over Salt Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.