US Bridges

US-60 over Perry Branch

Fair

Carter County, Kentucky · E @ JCT Ky 2531 · Structure no. 022B00111N

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
638 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,084
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-60 over Perry Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-60 over Perry Branch in Carter County, Kentucky. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 6,084 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,084 by 2041. The structure is 638 ft (194.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-60
CrossesPerry Branch
LocationE @ JCT Ky 2531
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyCarter County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.29333, -83.18528
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+13 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length638 ft (194.5 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,084 (2021)
Projected traffic6,084 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 Perry Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-60 over Perry Branch 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 Perry Branch carry?

About 6,084 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US-60 over Perry Branch?

The structure is 638 ft (194.5 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US-60 over Perry Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.