US Bridges

US-60 over Rush Creek

Good

Crittenden County, Kentucky · 1.1 MI NE of JCT Ky 120 · Structure no. 028B00058N

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,967
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-60 over Rush Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-60 over Rush Creek in Crittenden County, Kentucky. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 3,967 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,967 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesUS-60
CrossesRush Creek
Location1.1 MI NE of JCT Ky 120
RouteU.S. Route 60
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2022
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,967 (2023)
Projected traffic3,967 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-60 over Rush Creek 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 May 2022.

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

About 3,967 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US-60 over Rush Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US-60 over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.