US Bridges

US-60 over Indian Creek

Fair

Hancock County, Kentucky · .05 MI West of JCT Ky 140 · Structure no. 046B00033N

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,031
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-60 over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-60 over Indian Creek in Hancock County, Kentucky. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5,031 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,031 by 2043. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesUS-60
CrossesIndian Creek
Location.05 MI West of JCT Ky 140
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates37.87028, -86.70389
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.3 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.4 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,031 (2023)
Projected traffic5,031 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-60 over Indian 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 Indian Creek carry?

About 5,031 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US-60 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US-60 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.