US Bridges

Pinwheel RD over US 60

Good

Meade County, Kentucky · 4.9 MI E. Ky 144 · Structure no. 082B00016N

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
184 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pinwheel RD over US 60 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pinwheel RD over US 60 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 12 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14 by 2026. The structure is 184 ft (56 m) long and 27 ft wide.

CarriesPinwheel RD
CrossesUS 60
Location4.9 MI E. Ky 144
RouteFederal Lands Road 1449
Coordinates37.905, -86.01889
Functional classRural Local

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating73.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length184 ft (56 m)
Longest span98 ft (30 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (2006)
Projected traffic14 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Pinwheel RD over US 60 built?

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

What condition is Pinwheel RD over US 60 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 2024.

How much traffic does Pinwheel RD over US 60 carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Pinwheel RD over US 60?

The structure is 184 ft (56 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Pinwheel RD over US 60?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.