US-60 over Tygarts Creek
FairCarter County, Kentucky · .2 MI W of W-Jct Ky 2078 · Structure no. 022B00043N
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 144 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,415
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-60 over Tygarts Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US-60 over Tygarts Creek in Carter County, Kentucky. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 3,415 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,415 by 2042. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-60 over Tygarts Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-60 over Tygarts Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does US-60 over Tygarts Creek carry?
About 3,415 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US-60 over Tygarts Creek?
The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns US-60 over Tygarts Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.