US Bridges

US 60 over Long Run

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI W of Shelby Cl · Structure no. 056B00008N

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,288
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 over Long Run is a concrete tee beam carrying US 60 over Long Run in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 94 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 12,288 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,288 by 2043. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 60
CrossesLong Run
Location1.5 MI W of Shelby Cl
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.23694, -85.43556
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,288 (2023)
Projected traffic12,288 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$402,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 60 over Long Run built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is US 60 over Long Run 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 60 over Long Run carry?

About 12,288 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 60 over Long Run?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 over Long Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.