US-60 over Highland Creek
PoorPosted for loadHenderson County, Kentucky · On Union - Henderson Cl · Structure no. 051B00038N
- Built
- 1943
- 82 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 449 ft
- 13 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,698
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-60 over Highland Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US-60 over Highland Creek in Henderson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 5,698 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,698 by 2041. The structure is 449 ft (136.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-60 over Highland Creek built?
It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-60 over Highland Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does US-60 over Highland Creek carry?
About 5,698 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is US-60 over Highland Creek?
The structure is 449 ft (136.9 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns US-60 over Highland Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.