US Bridges

US-60 over Clover Creek

Good

Breckinridge County, Kentucky · .4 Mi.E JCT Ky 105 · Structure no. 014B00060N

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
481 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,928
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-60 over Clover Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-60 over Clover Creek in Breckinridge County, Kentucky. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 3,928 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,928 by 2039. The structure is 481 ft (146.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-60
CrossesClover Creek
Location.4 Mi.E JCT Ky 105
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates37.82861, -86.62139
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length481 ft (146.6 m)
Longest span195 ft (59.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,928 (2019)
Projected traffic3,928 by 2039
Trucks19%
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 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 Clover Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-60 over Clover 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 2022.

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

About 3,928 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US-60 over Clover Creek?

The structure is 481 ft (146.6 m) long with a longest span of 195 ft (59.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US-60 over Clover Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.