US-60 over Katie Meadow Slough
PoorPosted for loadDaviess County, Kentucky · .80 MI East of JCT Ky 155 · Structure no. 030B00096N
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 152 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,021
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-60 over Katie Meadow Slough is a concrete tee beam carrying US-60 over Katie Meadow Slough in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,021 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,021 by 2041. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-60 over Katie Meadow Slough built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-60 over Katie Meadow Slough in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does US-60 over Katie Meadow Slough carry?
About 2,021 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is US-60 over Katie Meadow Slough?
The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns US-60 over Katie Meadow Slough?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.