US Bridges

U.S.- 60 over Branch Hurricane Creek

Good

Bath County, Kentucky · 0.9 MI E.Of KY1198 · Structure no. 006B00088N

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
820
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S.- 60 over Branch Hurricane Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying U.S.- 60 over Branch Hurricane Creek in Bath County, Kentucky. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 820 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 820 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S.- 60
CrossesBranch Hurricane Creek
Location0.9 MI E.Of KY1198
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyBath County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.14361, -83.81278
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating73.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic820 (2023)
Projected traffic820 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 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 U.S.- 60 over Branch Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S.- 60 over Branch Hurricane 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 U.S.- 60 over Branch Hurricane Creek carry?

About 820 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is U.S.- 60 over Branch Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m).

Who owns U.S.- 60 over Branch Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.