US Bridges

US-60 over Over Fleming Fork

Good

Carter County, Kentucky · 2.078 MI E. JCT Ky 3296 · Structure no. 022B00160N

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,402
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-60 over Over Fleming Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US-60 over Over Fleming Fork in Carter County, Kentucky. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,402 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,402 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS-60
CrossesOver Fleming Fork
Location2.078 MI E. JCT Ky 3296
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates38.29222, -83.2875
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101 US tons
Inventory rating60.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,402 (2021)
Projected traffic2,402 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-60 over Over Fleming Fork built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-60 over Over Fleming Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does US-60 over Over Fleming Fork carry?

About 2,402 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US-60 over Over Fleming Fork?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US-60 over Over Fleming Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.