US 60 over Yellow Creek
GoodDaviess County, Kentucky · 0.9 MI W Jct. KY144 Op · Structure no. 030B00175L
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 871 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,261
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 60 over Yellow Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 60 over 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 7,261 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,132 by 2040. The structure is 871 ft (265.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 60 over Yellow Creek built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 60 over 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 Yellow Creek carry?
About 7,261 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is US 60 over Yellow Creek?
The structure is 871 ft (265.6 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns US 60 over Yellow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.