US Bridges

US-60 over CSX RR & Deroode ST

Fair

Fayette County, Kentucky · .5 MI E-Forbes RD-KY1723 · Structure no. 034B00122N

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
451 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
20,335
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-60 over CSX RR & Deroode ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-60 over CSX RR & Deroode ST in Fayette County, Kentucky. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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.

It carries about 20,335 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,335 by 2042. The structure is 451 ft (137.6 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-60
CrossesCSX RR & Deroode ST
Location.5 MI E-Forbes RD-KY1723
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyFayette County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.05056, -84.51278
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.7 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length451 ft (137.6 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,335 (2022)
Projected traffic20,335 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-60 over CSX RR & Deroode ST built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-60 over CSX RR & Deroode ST 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 CSX RR & Deroode ST carry?

About 20,335 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US-60 over CSX RR & Deroode ST?

The structure is 451 ft (137.6 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns US-60 over CSX RR & Deroode ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.