US Bridges

US 60 over Dry Run

FairPosted for load

Shelby County, Kentucky · 200 Ft E of Ky 55 · Structure no. 106B00024N

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,059
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 over Dry Run is a concrete culvert carrying US 60 over Dry Run in Shelby County, Kentucky. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 89 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 21,059 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,059 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 148 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 60
CrossesDry Run
Location200 Ft E of Ky 55
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyShelby County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.21361, -85.25917
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width148 ft (45 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,059 (2023)
Projected traffic21,059 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 over Dry Run built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is US 60 over Dry Run 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 over Dry Run carry?

About 21,059 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 60 over Dry Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 148 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 over Dry Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.