US Bridges

US-60 over Flat Creek

Fair

Bath County, Kentucky · 1.2 MI E of Montgomery Cl · Structure no. 006B00067N

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,115
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-60 over Flat Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US-60 over Flat Creek in Bath County, Kentucky. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,115 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,115 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-60
CrossesFlat Creek
Location1.2 MI E of Montgomery Cl
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyBath County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.13972, -83.8575
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,115 (2021)
Projected traffic1,115 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-60 over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-60 over Flat 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US-60 over Flat Creek carry?

About 1,115 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US-60 over Flat Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US-60 over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.