US Bridges

US 60 over Cumberland River

Good

Livingston County, Kentucky · .20 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 70 · Structure no. 070B00086N

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
1,913 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,024
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 over Cumberland River is a steel truss - thru carrying US 60 over Cumberland River in Livingston County, Kentucky. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 3,024 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,024 by 2041. The structure is 1,913 ft (583 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 60
CrossesCumberland River
Location.20 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 70
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyLivingston County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.14889, -88.39972
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+9 approach)
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length1,913 ft (583 m)
Longest span700 ft (213.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck45 ft (13.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,024 (2021)
Projected traffic3,024 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 60 over Cumberland River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 over Cumberland River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 60 over Cumberland River carry?

About 3,024 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 60 over Cumberland River?

The structure is 1,913 ft (583 m) long with a longest span of 700 ft (213.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 over Cumberland River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.