US Bridges

US-60 over Hays Branch

Good

Rowan County, Kentucky · 0.45 MI E. of KY-174 · Structure no. 103B00100N

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 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 2015, so it is 10 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 47 ft (14.4 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-60
CrossesHays Branch
Location0.45 MI E. of KY-174
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates38.24806, -83.34278
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 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 closed1.2 mi (2 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 Hays Branch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 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 June 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 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns US-60 over Hays Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.