US Bridges

US 60 over Floyds Fork

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 1.7 MI E of I-265 · Structure no. 056B00488N

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
353 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,202
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 over Floyds Fork is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 60 over Floyds Fork in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 24,202 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,202 by 2043. The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesUS 60
CrossesFloyds Fork
Location1.7 MI E of I-265
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates38.23611, -85.47417
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating73.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length353 ft (107.6 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,202 (2023)
Projected traffic24,202 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 Floyds Fork built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 over Floyds Fork 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 2022.

How much traffic does US 60 over Floyds Fork carry?

About 24,202 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 60 over Floyds Fork?

The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 over Floyds Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.