US-60 over Dry Branch
FairCarter County, Kentucky · .05 Mi. W JCT Ky 1626 · Structure no. 022B00153N
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 58 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,415
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-60 over Dry Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-60 over Dry Branch in Carter County, Kentucky. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Dry Branch built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-60 over Dry 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 Dry Branch carry?
About 3,415 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US-60 over Dry Branch?
The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US-60 over Dry Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.