US-60 over Blackford Creek
FairHancock County, Kentucky · On Daviess - Hancock Cl · Structure no. 046B00030N
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 205 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,410
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-60 over Blackford Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-60 over Blackford Creek in Hancock County, Kentucky. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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.
It carries about 8,410 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,410 by 2041. The structure is 205 ft (62.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-60 over Blackford Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-60 over Blackford Creek 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does US-60 over Blackford Creek carry?
About 8,410 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is US-60 over Blackford Creek?
The structure is 205 ft (62.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns US-60 over Blackford Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.