US Bridges

US-60 over CSX Rr-Ky 334-BLACKFORD

Fair

Daviess County, Kentucky · .90 MI East of JCT Ky 405 · Structure no. 030B00023N

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
464 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,410
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-60 over CSX Rr-Ky 334-BLACKFORD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-60 over CSX Rr-Ky 334-BLACKFORD in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 8,410 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,410 by 2041. The structure is 464 ft (141.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-60
CrossesCSX Rr-Ky 334-BLACKFORD
Location.90 MI East of JCT Ky 405
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyDaviess County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.87861, -86.98639
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
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 rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length464 ft (141.4 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,410 (2021)
Projected traffic8,410 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed46 mi (74 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 CSX Rr-Ky 334-BLACKFORD built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-60 over CSX Rr-Ky 334-BLACKFORD 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does US-60 over CSX Rr-Ky 334-BLACKFORD carry?

About 8,410 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US-60 over CSX Rr-Ky 334-BLACKFORD?

The structure is 464 ft (141.4 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US-60 over CSX Rr-Ky 334-BLACKFORD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.