US Bridges

US 60 over Ky 2271 (lafayette Dr)

Fair

Franklin County, Kentucky · 0.95 MI E of US 127 · Structure no. 037B00016N

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
342 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
4,125
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 over Ky 2271 (lafayette Dr) is a concrete tee beam carrying US 60 over Ky 2271 (lafayette Dr) in Franklin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 84 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 4,125 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,125 by 2042. The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 60
CrossesKy 2271 (lafayette Dr)
Location0.95 MI E of US 127
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyFranklin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.18639, -84.87972
Functional classUrban Minor 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length342 ft (104.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,125 (2022)
Projected traffic4,125 by 2042
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 60 over Ky 2271 (lafayette Dr) built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is US 60 over Ky 2271 (lafayette Dr) 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 Ky 2271 (lafayette Dr) carry?

About 4,125 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US 60 over Ky 2271 (lafayette Dr)?

The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 over Ky 2271 (lafayette Dr)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.