US Bridges

US-60 over Lead Creek

Fair

Hancock County, Kentucky · Ebl .2 MI E of JCT Ky 271 · Structure no. 046B00035R

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,459
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-60 over Lead Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-60 over Lead 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 4,459 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,459 by 2041. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 47 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS-60
CrossesLead Creek
LocationEbl .2 MI E of JCT Ky 271
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyHancock County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.91861, -86.79917
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.9 US tons
Inventory rating58.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,459 (2021)
Projected traffic4,459 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Lead Creek built?

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

What condition is US-60 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 over Lead Creek carry?

About 4,459 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US-60 over Lead Creek?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US-60 over Lead Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.