US Bridges

US-60X over Clover Creek

PoorPosted for load

Breckinridge County, Kentucky · E-Jct KY105 in Cloverport · Structure no. 014B00050N

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
255 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
649
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-60X over Clover Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying US-60X over Clover Creek in Breckinridge County, Kentucky. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 649 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 649 by 2043. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-60X
CrossesClover Creek
LocationE-Jct KY105 in Cloverport
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates37.83722, -86.63028
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span250 ft (76.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic649 (2023)
Projected traffic649 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$740,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-60X over Clover Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-60X over Clover Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does US-60X over Clover Creek carry?

About 649 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US-60X over Clover Creek?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 250 ft (76.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns US-60X over Clover Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.