US Bridges

US 60 Bypass over KY298

Fair

Daviess County, Kentucky · Wbl .35 MI E-Us 231 Ntrch · Structure no. 030B00068L

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,293
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 Bypass over KY298 is a concrete tee beam carrying US 60 Bypass over KY298 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 16,293 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,248 by 2040. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 37 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 60 Bypass
CrossesKY298
LocationWbl .35 MI E-Us 231 Ntrch
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyDaviess County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.73583, -87.08083
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,293 (2020)
Projected traffic18,248 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$688,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 60 Bypass over KY298 built?

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

What condition is US 60 Bypass over KY298 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 60 Bypass over KY298 carry?

About 16,293 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 60 Bypass over KY298?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 Bypass over KY298?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.