US Bridges

US-60 over Reeves Branch

Good

Carter County, Kentucky · .35 MI Eof JCT Ky 1662 · Structure no. 022B00165N

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,415
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-60 over Reeves Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US-60 over Reeves Branch in Carter County, Kentucky. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 3,415 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,415 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUS-60
CrossesReeves Branch
Location.35 MI Eof JCT Ky 1662
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates38.29611, -83.26556
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,415 (2022)
Projected traffic3,415 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Reeves Branch built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-60 over Reeves Branch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US-60 over Reeves Branch carry?

About 3,415 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US-60 over Reeves Branch?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US-60 over Reeves Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.