US Bridges

US-60 over Flat Creek

Fair

Bath County, Kentucky · .58 Mi.E. Mont. CO Line · Structure no. 006B00083N

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 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 - single or spread carrying US-60 over Flat 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 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 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-60
CrossesFlat Creek
Location.58 Mi.E. Mont. CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyBath County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.13639, -83.86778
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 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 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 1996, making it 29 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 2021.

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 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US-60 over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.