US Bridges

US-60 over Sinking Creek

Good

Breckinridge County, Kentucky · .8 MI SW of W-Jct Ky 333 · Structure no. 014B00053N

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,498
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-60 over Sinking Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-60 over Sinking Creek in Breckinridge County, Kentucky. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 6,498 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,498 by 2043. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-60
CrossesSinking Creek
Location.8 MI SW of W-Jct Ky 333
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyBreckinridge County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.83833, -86.32361
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,498 (2023)
Projected traffic6,498 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Sinking Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-60 over Sinking 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US-60 over Sinking Creek carry?

About 6,498 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US-60 over Sinking Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US-60 over Sinking Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.