US Bridges

US-60 over E.Fk.Triplett Creek

Fair

Rowan County, Kentucky · 2.0 MI East of JCT Ky 801 · Structure no. 103B00019N

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
288 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,883
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-60 over E.Fk.Triplett Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US-60 over E.Fk.Triplett Creek in Rowan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2008, 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 5 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 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-60
CrossesE.Fk.Triplett Creek
Location2.0 MI East of JCT Ky 801
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyRowan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.14639, -83.51167
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length288 ft (87.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-60 over E.Fk.Triplett Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is US-60 over E.Fk.Triplett 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US-60 over E.Fk.Triplett Creek carry?

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

How long is US-60 over E.Fk.Triplett Creek?

The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US-60 over E.Fk.Triplett Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.