US Bridges

US 60 over Little Bullskin Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Kentucky · 1.4 MI E of Ky 1848 · Structure no. 106B00093N

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,640
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 over Little Bullskin Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 60 over Little Bullskin Creek in Shelby County, Kentucky. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 8,640 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,640 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 60
CrossesLittle Bullskin Creek
Location1.4 MI E of Ky 1848
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates38.21944, -85.31917
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.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.7 US tons
Inventory rating56.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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 Little Bullskin Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 over Little 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does US 60 over Little Bullskin Creek carry?

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

How long is US 60 over Little Bullskin Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 over Little Bullskin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.