US Bridges

US-60 over E.Frk.Triplett Creek

Fair

Rowan County, Kentucky · .2 MI East-Jct Ky 799 · Structure no. 103B00077N

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,206
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-60 over E.Frk.Triplett Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-60 over E.Frk.Triplett 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 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 4,206 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,206 by 2042. The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS-60
CrossesE.Frk.Triplett Creek
Location.2 MI East-Jct Ky 799
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates38.23389, -83.36944
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,206 (2022)
Projected traffic4,206 by 2042
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 E.Frk.Triplett Creek built?

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

What condition is US-60 over E.Frk.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.Frk.Triplett Creek carry?

About 4,206 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

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

The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.