US Bridges

US-60 over Vaughns Branch

Fair

Fayette County, Kentucky · 1.1 MI East of Ky 4-W-NTR · Structure no. 034B00012N

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,906
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-60 over Vaughns Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US-60 over Vaughns Branch in Fayette County, Kentucky. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older 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 19,906 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,906 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-60
CrossesVaughns Branch
Location1.1 MI East of Ky 4-W-NTR
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyFayette County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.04778, -84.54028
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,906 (2020)
Projected traffic19,906 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-60 over Vaughns Branch built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-60 over Vaughns Branch 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does US-60 over Vaughns Branch carry?

About 19,906 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US-60 over Vaughns Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US-60 over Vaughns Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.