US Bridges

Ky 144 over US 60

Fair

Daviess County, Kentucky · .4 MI E of US 60 · Structure no. 030B00173N

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
295 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,622
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 144 over US 60 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 144 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 8,622 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,622 by 2040. The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long and 89 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKy 144
CrossesUS 60
Location.4 MI E of US 60
RouteState Highway 144
CountyDaviess County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.7975, -87.04917
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length295 ft (89.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (25.1 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.2 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,622 (2020)
Projected traffic8,622 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 144 over US 60 built?

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

What condition is Ky 144 over US 60 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 144 over US 60 carry?

About 8,622 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Ky 144 over US 60?

The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 144 over US 60?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.