US Bridges

US 60 over Guist Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Kentucky · 0.75 MI W of Ky 714 · Structure no. 106B00085N

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,719
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 over Guist Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 60 over Guist Creek in Shelby County, Kentucky. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 6 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 5,719 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,719 by 2043. The structure is 158 ft (48.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 60
CrossesGuist Creek
Location0.75 MI W of Ky 714
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyShelby County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.20556, -85.15833
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length158 ft (48.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,719 (2023)
Projected traffic5,719 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Guist Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 over Guist 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does US 60 over Guist Creek carry?

About 5,719 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 60 over Guist Creek?

The structure is 158 ft (48.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 over Guist Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.