US Bridges

US-60 over Tank Trail

Good

Meade County, Kentucky · 3.7 MI E. Ky 144 · Structure no. 082B00015N

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,468
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-60 over Tank Trail is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-60 over Tank Trail 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 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 6,468 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,468 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesUS-60
CrossesTank Trail
Location3.7 MI E. Ky 144
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates37.89444, -86.0375
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.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,468 (2022)
Projected traffic6,468 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Tank Trail built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-60 over Tank Trail 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US-60 over Tank Trail carry?

About 6,468 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US-60 over Tank Trail?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns US-60 over Tank Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.