US Bridges

KY-2698 over US 60 Bypass

Poor

Daviess County, Kentucky · 0.8 Mi.S. JCT Ky 81 · Structure no. 030B00156N

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
255 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,258
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2698 over US 60 Bypass is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-2698 over US 60 Bypass in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 16,258 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,258 by 2037. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-2698
CrossesUS 60 Bypass
Location0.8 Mi.S. JCT Ky 81
RouteState Highway 2698
CountyDaviess County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.74306, -87.14972
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.8 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,258 (2017)
Projected traffic16,258 by 2037
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 KY-2698 over US 60 Bypass built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-2698 over US 60 Bypass 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 KY-2698 over US 60 Bypass carry?

About 16,258 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is KY-2698 over US 60 Bypass?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2698 over US 60 Bypass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.