US Bridges

US 60 over Benson Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Kentucky · At Franklin Cl · Structure no. 106B00086N

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
244 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,178
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 over Benson Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 60 over Benson Creek in Shelby County, Kentucky. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 5,178 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,178 by 2043. The structure is 244 ft (74.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 60
CrossesBenson Creek
LocationAt Franklin Cl
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyShelby County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.15833, -85.00556
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length244 ft (74.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,178 (2023)
Projected traffic5,178 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Benson Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 over Benson 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 60 over Benson Creek carry?

About 5,178 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 60 over Benson Creek?

The structure is 244 ft (74.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 over Benson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.