US Bridges

US 60 over Canoe Creek

Good

Henderson County, Kentucky · .4 Mi. West Jct. 41A · Structure no. 051B00158N

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
223 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,568
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 over Canoe Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 60 over Canoe Creek in Henderson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,568 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,568 by 2035. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 60
CrossesCanoe Creek
Location.4 Mi. West Jct. 41A
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyHenderson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.80917, -87.62583
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.7 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,568 (2015)
Projected traffic11,568 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Canoe Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 over Canoe Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does US 60 over Canoe Creek carry?

About 11,568 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 60 over Canoe Creek?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 over Canoe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.