US Bridges

Ky 603/PLEASNT Val over US 60

Good

Daviess County, Kentucky · 2.3 Mi. W Jct. Ky 144 Op · Structure no. 030B00169N

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
283 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 603/PLEASNT Val over US 60 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 603/PLEASNT Val over US 60 in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 7,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,100 by 2041. The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long and 89 ft wide.

CarriesKy 603/PLEASNT Val
CrossesUS 60
Location2.3 Mi. W Jct. Ky 144 Op
RouteState Highway 603
Coordinates37.76972, -87.06389
Functional classUrban Collector

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 rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length283 ft (86.3 m)
Longest span92 ft (27.9 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,100 (2021)
Projected traffic7,100 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 603/PLEASNT Val over US 60 built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 603/PLEASNT Val over US 60 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 603/PLEASNT Val over US 60 carry?

About 7,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ky 603/PLEASNT Val over US 60?

The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (27.9 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 603/PLEASNT Val over US 60?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.