US Bridges

US 60 over Rj Corman Railroad

Fair

Franklin County, Kentucky · 500 Ft E of Ky 676 · Structure no. 037B00008N

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
209 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,413
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 over Rj Corman Railroad is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 60 over Rj Corman Railroad in Franklin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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 27,413 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,413 by 2041. The structure is 209 ft (63.6 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 60
CrossesRj Corman Railroad
Location500 Ft E of Ky 676
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyFranklin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.18778, -84.82111
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length209 ft (63.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.9 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,413 (2021)
Projected traffic27,413 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 60 over Rj Corman Railroad built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 over Rj Corman Railroad 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 60 over Rj Corman Railroad carry?

About 27,413 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 60 over Rj Corman Railroad?

The structure is 209 ft (63.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 over Rj Corman Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.