US Bridges

US-60 over Slate Creek

Fair

Bath County, Kentucky · .2 MI N.W. of I-64 Intrst · Structure no. 006B00072N

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
207 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,221
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-60 over Slate Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-60 over Slate Creek in Bath County, Kentucky. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 2,221 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,221 by 2042. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-60
CrossesSlate Creek
Location.2 MI N.W. of I-64 Intrst
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyBath County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.14167, -83.72833
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,221 (2022)
Projected traffic2,221 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Slate Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-60 over Slate 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 2021.

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

About 2,221 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US-60 over Slate Creek?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US-60 over Slate Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.