US-60 over Otter Creek
FairMeade County, Kentucky · 4.5 Mi.E.-Ky 144 · Structure no. 082B00014N
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 249 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,468
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-60 over Otter Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-60 over Otter Creek in Meade County, Kentucky. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 6,468 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,468 by 2042. The structure is 249 ft (76 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-60 over Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-60 over Otter Creek 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 January 2022.
How much traffic does US-60 over Otter Creek carry?
About 6,468 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US-60 over Otter Creek?
The structure is 249 ft (76 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns US-60 over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.