US-60 Nc over Yellow Creek
FairHancock County, Kentucky · .5 Mi. E of Jct. Ky 657 · Structure no. 046B00034L
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 100 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,222
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-60 Nc over Yellow Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-60 Nc over Yellow Creek in Hancock County, Kentucky. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 5,222 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,222 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 43 ft wide.
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Nc over Yellow Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-60 Nc over Yellow 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 Nc over Yellow Creek carry?
About 5,222 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is US-60 Nc over Yellow Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US-60 Nc over Yellow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.