US Bridges

US-60 over Barrett Creek

Fair

Carter County, Kentucky · .2 MI E of JCT Ky 1947 · Structure no. 022B00078N

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,430
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-60 over Barrett Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US-60 over Barrett Creek 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 129 ft (39.3 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
CrossesBarrett Creek
Location.2 MI E of JCT Ky 1947
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyCarter County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.33028, -82.98972
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.6 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 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
CrossesWaterway
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 Barrett Creek built?

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

What condition is US-60 over Barrett 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 April 2022.

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

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

How long is US-60 over Barrett Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US-60 over Barrett Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.