US Bridges

US-60 over Hays Branch

Good

Rowan County, Kentucky · .77 Mi. Est. Jct. Ky 794 · Structure no. 103B00090N

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,646
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-60 over Hays Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US-60 over Hays Branch in Rowan County, Kentucky. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 2,646 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,646 by 2043. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS-60
CrossesHays Branch
Location.77 Mi. Est. Jct. Ky 794
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates38.25167, -83.33944
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,646 (2023)
Projected traffic2,646 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-60 over Hays Branch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-60 over Hays Branch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US-60 over Hays Branch carry?

About 2,646 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US-60 over Hays Branch?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US-60 over Hays Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.