US Bridges

US-60 over Tributary of Flat Creek

Good

Bath County, Kentucky · 5 MI W. of Jct. of 36/60 · Structure no. 006B00086N

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,115
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-60 over Tributary of Flat Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying US-60 over Tributary of Flat Creek in Bath County, Kentucky. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 1,115 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,115 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS-60
CrossesTributary of Flat Creek
Location5 MI W. of Jct. of 36/60
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates38.14167, -83.84417
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed9.9 mi (16 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 Tributary of Flat Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-60 over Tributary of Flat 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 2023.

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

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

How long is US-60 over Tributary of Flat Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m).

Who owns US-60 over Tributary of Flat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.