US Bridges

US-60 over Horseman Crk Drain

Fair

Daviess County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI East of Hendersn C · Structure no. 030B00095N

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,021
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-60 over Horseman Crk Drain is a concrete culvert carrying US-60 over Horseman Crk Drain in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 2,021 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,021 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.3 mi (52 km).

CarriesUS-60
CrossesHorseman Crk Drain
Location1.5 MI East of Hendersn C
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates37.83639, -87.29278
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,021 (2021)
Projected traffic2,021 by 2041
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.3 mi (52 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 Horseman Crk Drain built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-60 over Horseman Crk Drain 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does US-60 over Horseman Crk Drain carry?

About 2,021 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US-60 over Horseman Crk Drain?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US-60 over Horseman Crk Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.