US Bridges

US 60 over Trib. to Yellow Creek

Good

Daviess County, Kentucky · 300 W. Daniel Lane · Structure no. 030B00170L

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
117 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,142
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 over Trib. to Yellow Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 60 over Trib. to Yellow Creek 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 8,142 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,118 by 2040. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 60
CrossesTrib. to Yellow Creek
Location300 W. Daniel Lane
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates37.77444, -87.05694
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating96.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,142 (2020)
Projected traffic9,118 by 2040
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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. to Yellow Creek built?

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

What condition is US 60 over Trib. to Yellow Creek 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 US 60 over Trib. to Yellow Creek carry?

About 8,142 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 60 over Trib. to Yellow Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 over Trib. to Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.