US Bridges

US-60 over Dryer Creek

Good

Livingston County, Kentucky · 1.4 Mi. N JCT Ky 137 · Structure no. 070B00076N

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,782
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-60 over Dryer Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-60 over Dryer Creek in Livingston County, Kentucky. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,782 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,782 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 km).

CarriesUS-60
CrossesDryer Creek
Location1.4 Mi. N JCT Ky 137
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates37.20278, -88.39917
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,782 (2023)
Projected traffic2,782 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 Dryer Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-60 over Dryer 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 Dryer Creek carry?

About 2,782 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US-60 over Dryer Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US-60 over Dryer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.