US Bridges

US-60 over Trib-Slate Creek

Good

Bath County, Kentucky · 1.6 Mi. W JCT Ky 36 · Structure no. 006B00080N

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,250
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-60 over Trib-Slate Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US-60 over Trib-Slate Creek in Bath County, Kentucky. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesUS-60
CrossesTrib-Slate Creek
Location1.6 Mi. W JCT Ky 36
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates38.14167, -83.79139
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating55.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2021)
Projected traffic1,250 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 Trib-Slate Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-60 over Trib-Slate Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2021.

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

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US-60 over Trib-Slate Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US-60 over Trib-Slate Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.