US Bridges

US 60 EB over Clear Creek

FairPosted for load

Shelby County, Kentucky · 0.2 MI W of Ky 53 · Structure no. 106B00007R

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
106 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,373
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 EB over Clear Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 60 EB over Clear Creek in Shelby County, Kentucky. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8,373 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,373 by 2043. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 60 EB
CrossesClear Creek
Location0.2 MI W of Ky 53
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyShelby County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.21056, -85.2075
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,373 (2023)
Projected traffic8,373 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 60 EB over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 EB over Clear 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 60 EB over Clear Creek carry?

About 8,373 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 60 EB over Clear Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 EB over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.