US Bridges

KY-54 over US 60 By-Pass

Good

Daviess County, Kentucky · 1.2 Mi. N JCT Natcher Pw · Structure no. 030B00157N

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
215 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
31,947
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-54 over US 60 By-Pass is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-54 over US 60 By-Pass in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 31,947 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,947 by 2038. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesKY-54
CrossesUS 60 By-Pass
Location1.2 Mi. N JCT Natcher Pw
RouteState Highway 54
Coordinates37.75778, -87.07139
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.5 US tons
Inventory rating50.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,947 (2018)
Projected traffic31,947 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-54 over US 60 By-Pass built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-54 over US 60 By-Pass in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does KY-54 over US 60 By-Pass carry?

About 31,947 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is KY-54 over US 60 By-Pass?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns KY-54 over US 60 By-Pass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.