US Bridges

US-60 over Big Perry Creek

Good

Rowan County, Kentucky · .06 MI W of JCT Ky 799 · Structure no. 103B00076N

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,141
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-60 over Big Perry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-60 over Big Perry Creek in Rowan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5,141 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,141 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS-60
CrossesBig Perry Creek
Location.06 MI W of JCT Ky 799
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates38.23222, -83.375
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,141 (2021)
Projected traffic5,141 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Big Perry Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-60 over Big Perry Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US-60 over Big Perry Creek carry?

About 5,141 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US-60 over Big Perry Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns US-60 over Big Perry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.