US Bridges

US-60 over Little Stoner Creek

Fair

Clark County, Kentucky · 2.5 MI E of JCT W/Ky 1961 · Structure no. 025B00098N

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
679
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-60 over Little Stoner Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-60 over Little Stoner Creek in Clark County, Kentucky. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 679 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 679 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS-60
CrossesLittle Stoner Creek
Location2.5 MI E of JCT W/Ky 1961
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates38.03028, -84.09722
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating96.7 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic679 (2021)
Projected traffic679 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Little Stoner Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-60 over Little Stoner 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 2023.

How much traffic does US-60 over Little Stoner Creek carry?

About 679 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US-60 over Little Stoner Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US-60 over Little Stoner Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.