US Bridges

US 60A (eastern) over CSX RR Floyd & Brook ST

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.4 MI E of S 3rd Street · Structure no. 056B00138N

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
794 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
13,967
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60A (eastern) over CSX RR Floyd & Brook ST is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 60A (eastern) over CSX RR Floyd & Brook ST in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 71 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 13,967 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,967 by 2043. The structure is 794 ft (242 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 60A (eastern)
CrossesCSX RR Floyd & Brook ST
Location0.4 MI E of S 3rd Street
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.21333, -85.75667
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20
Structure length794 ft (242 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,967 (2023)
Projected traffic13,967 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$6.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 60A (eastern) over CSX RR Floyd & Brook ST built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is US 60A (eastern) over CSX RR Floyd & Brook ST 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 60A (eastern) over CSX RR Floyd & Brook ST carry?

About 13,967 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 60A (eastern) over CSX RR Floyd & Brook ST?

The structure is 794 ft (242 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns US 60A (eastern) over CSX RR Floyd & Brook ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.