US Bridges

US 60 over Ky 1456

Good

Daviess County, Kentucky · 0.4 Mi. W JCT Ky 144 Op · Structure no. 030B00172R

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
333 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,142
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 over Ky 1456 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 60 over Ky 1456 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 333 ft (101.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 60
CrossesKy 1456
Location0.4 Mi. W JCT Ky 144 Op
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyDaviess County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.79056, -87.04722
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.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length333 ft (101.4 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 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
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 60 over Ky 1456 built?

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

What condition is US 60 over Ky 1456 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 60 over Ky 1456 carry?

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

How long is US 60 over Ky 1456?

The structure is 333 ft (101.4 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 over Ky 1456?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.