US Bridges

US-60 over Shannon Run

FairPosted for load

Fayette County, Kentucky · E Fayette-Woodford Line · Structure no. 034B00120N

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45,163
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-60 over Shannon Run is a concrete culvert carrying US-60 over Shannon Run in Fayette County, Kentucky. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 5 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 45,163 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,163 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS-60
CrossesShannon Run
LocationE Fayette-Woodford Line
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates38.04333, -84.64917
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,163 (2023)
Projected traffic45,163 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-60 over Shannon Run built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-60 over Shannon Run 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 Shannon Run carry?

About 45,163 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US-60 over Shannon Run?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns US-60 over Shannon Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.