US Bridges

US-60 over Trib- Kelly Creek

Fair

Daviess County, Kentucky · 0.2 Mi.E JCT US 231 · Structure no. 030B00154N

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,028
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-60 over Trib- Kelly Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-60 over Trib- Kelly Creek in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 9,028 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,028 by 2043. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesUS-60
CrossesTrib- Kelly Creek
Location0.2 Mi.E JCT US 231
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates37.86778, -86.99833
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 inspectionDecember 2023
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 rating110 US tons
Inventory rating86.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,028 (2023)
Projected traffic9,028 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Trib- Kelly Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-60 over Trib- Kelly Creek 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 over Trib- Kelly Creek carry?

About 9,028 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US-60 over Trib- Kelly Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns US-60 over Trib- Kelly Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.