US-60 over Hayes Branch
FairRowan County, Kentucky · .10 MI NE JCT Ky 174 · Structure no. 103B00078N
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,646
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-60 over Hayes Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US-60 over Hayes Branch 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 2,646 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,646 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-60 over Hayes Branch built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-60 over Hayes 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does US-60 over Hayes Branch carry?
About 2,646 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US-60 over Hayes Branch?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns US-60 over Hayes Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.