US Bridges

US-60 over Sandy Creek

Good

Livingston County, Kentucky · 1.4MI. Jct. Ky 723 · Structure no. 070B00075N

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,394
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-60 over Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-60 over Sandy Creek in Livingston County, Kentucky. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 3,394 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,394 by 2043. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 km).

CarriesUS-60
CrossesSandy Creek
Location1.4MI. Jct. Ky 723
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates37.26222, -88.27028
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.2 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,394 (2023)
Projected traffic3,394 by 2043
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 proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-60 over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-60 over Sandy 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does US-60 over Sandy Creek carry?

About 3,394 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US-60 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US-60 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.