US Bridges

US 60 over Bullskin Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Kentucky · 2.3 MI E of Ky 1848 · Structure no. 106B00025N

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
175 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,640
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 over Bullskin Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 60 over Bullskin Creek in Shelby County, Kentucky. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 94 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.

It carries about 8,640 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,640 by 2043. The structure is 175 ft (53.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 60
CrossesBullskin Creek
Location2.3 MI E of Ky 1848
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyShelby County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.21778, -85.30194
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.7 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,640 (2023)
Projected traffic8,640 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 60 over Bullskin Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is US 60 over Bullskin 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 over Bullskin Creek carry?

About 8,640 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 60 over Bullskin Creek?

The structure is 175 ft (53.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 over Bullskin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.