US Bridges

US-60 over Race Creek-Drain Ditch

Fair

Henderson County, Kentucky · 3.1 MI E JCT US 41 · Structure no. 051B00155N

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,562
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-60 over Race Creek-Drain Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US-60 over Race Creek-Drain Ditch in Henderson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 7,562 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,562 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesUS-60
CrossesRace Creek-Drain Ditch
Location3.1 MI E JCT US 41
RouteU.S. Route 60
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating79.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,562 (2019)
Projected traffic7,562 by 2039
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Race Creek-Drain Ditch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-60 over Race Creek-Drain Ditch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US-60 over Race Creek-Drain Ditch carry?

About 7,562 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US-60 over Race Creek-Drain Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns US-60 over Race Creek-Drain Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.