US Bridges

US-60 over Town Branch

Fair

Rowan County, Kentucky · 1077 Ft W JCT Ky 32 W · Structure no. 103B00084N

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,849
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-60 over Town Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US-60 over Town Branch in Rowan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 13,849 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,849 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-60
CrossesTown Branch
Location1077 Ft W JCT Ky 32 W
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyRowan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.17389, -83.43722
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,849 (2018)
Projected traffic13,849 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 Town Branch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-60 over Town 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 Town Branch carry?

About 13,849 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US-60 over Town Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns US-60 over Town Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.