US-60 Nc over Lead Creek
FairHancock County, Kentucky · 3.2 Mi. W. Hawesville · Structure no. 046B00035L
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 144 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,459
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-60 Nc over Lead Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-60 Nc over Lead Creek in Hancock County, Kentucky. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 4,459 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,459 by 2041. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 44 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-60 Nc over Lead Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-60 Nc over Lead 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 Lead Creek carry?
About 4,459 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is US-60 Nc over Lead Creek?
The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns US-60 Nc over Lead Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.