US Bridges

US-60 over Hites Run

Good

Breckinridge County, Kentucky · 1.8 MI E. of Jct.Ky 144 · Structure no. 014B00065N

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,164
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-60 over Hites Run is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-60 over Hites Run in Breckinridge County, Kentucky. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,164 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,164 by 2043. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS-60
CrossesHites Run
Location1.8 MI E. of Jct.Ky 144
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates37.82806, -86.54722
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating71.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,164 (2023)
Projected traffic3,164 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Hites Run built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-60 over Hites Run 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 2021.

How much traffic does US-60 over Hites Run carry?

About 3,164 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US-60 over Hites Run?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US-60 over Hites Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.