US Bridges

US-60 over Hungry Branch

Fair

Rowan County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI East of JCT Ky 801 · Structure no. 103B00018N

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,883
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-60 over Hungry Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US-60 over Hungry Branch in Rowan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older 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 4,883 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,883 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-60
CrossesHungry Branch
Location1.5 MI East of JCT Ky 801
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyRowan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.14806, -83.52278
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,883 (2021)
Projected traffic4,883 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-60 over Hungry Branch built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-60 over Hungry Branch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US-60 over Hungry Branch carry?

About 4,883 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US-60 over Hungry Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US-60 over Hungry Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.