US Bridges

US-60 over I 64

Fair

Carter County, Kentucky · 2.5 MI W of JCT Ky 7 · Structure no. 022B00077N

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
326 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,430
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-60 over I 64 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-60 over I 64 in Carter County, Kentucky. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 2,430 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,430 by 2043. The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-60
CrossesI 64
Location2.5 MI W of JCT Ky 7
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyCarter County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.33083, -82.99194
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.1 US tons
Inventory rating45.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length326 ft (99.4 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,430 (2023)
Projected traffic2,430 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-60 over I 64 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-60 over I 64 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does US-60 over I 64 carry?

About 2,430 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US-60 over I 64?

The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US-60 over I 64?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.