US Bridges

US-60 over Mitchells Branch

Good

Livingston County, Kentucky · .5 MI E JCT Ky 1433 · Structure no. 070B00074N

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,388
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-60 over Mitchells Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US-60 over Mitchells Branch in Livingston County, Kentucky. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 2,388 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,388 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 km).

CarriesUS-60
CrossesMitchells Branch
Location.5 MI E JCT Ky 1433
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates37.24611, -88.34528
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,388 (2022)
Projected traffic2,388 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed70.2 mi (113 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 Mitchells Branch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-60 over Mitchells Branch 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does US-60 over Mitchells Branch carry?

About 2,388 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US-60 over Mitchells Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US-60 over Mitchells Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.