US Bridges

US-60 over Hancock Creek

Fair

Clark County, Kentucky · 1.6 MI E of JCT Ky 1678 · Structure no. 025B00027N

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,058
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-60 over Hancock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-60 over Hancock Creek in Clark County, Kentucky. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 9,058 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,058 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS-60
CrossesHancock Creek
Location1.6 MI E of JCT Ky 1678
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates38.01694, -84.24417
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,058 (2023)
Projected traffic9,058 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Hancock Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-60 over Hancock 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 September 2021.

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

About 9,058 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US-60 over Hancock Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US-60 over Hancock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.