US Bridges

US-60 over Harrison Branch

FairPosted for load

Fayette County, Kentucky · .50 MI East of Ky 4-W-NTR · Structure no. 034B00014N

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,846
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-60 over Harrison Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US-60 over Harrison Branch in Fayette County, Kentucky. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 24,846 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,846 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-60
CrossesHarrison Branch
Location.50 MI East of Ky 4-W-NTR
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyFayette County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.04639, -84.55583
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,846 (2022)
Projected traffic24,846 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 Harrison Branch built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-60 over Harrison 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 2023.

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

About 24,846 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US-60 over Harrison Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns US-60 over Harrison Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.