US Bridges

US-60 over Somerset Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Kentucky · 2.2 MI W -Ky 686 · Structure no. 087B00056N

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,197
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-60 over Somerset Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-60 over Somerset Creek in Montgomery County, Kentucky. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 6,197 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,197 by 2041. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-60
CrossesSomerset Creek
Location2.2 MI W -Ky 686
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyMontgomery County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.04417, -83.99333
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.6 US tons
Inventory rating51.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,197 (2021)
Projected traffic6,197 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Somerset Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-60 over Somerset 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US-60 over Somerset Creek carry?

About 6,197 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US-60 over Somerset Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US-60 over Somerset Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.