US Bridges

US 60 over Rj Corman Railroad

Fair

Shelby County, Kentucky · 0.95 MI W of Ky 1848 · Structure no. 106B00095N

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,888
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 over Rj Corman Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 60 over Rj Corman Railroad in Shelby County, Kentucky. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 6,888 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,888 by 2039. The structure is 156 ft (47.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesUS 60
CrossesRj Corman Railroad
Location0.95 MI W of Ky 1848
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates38.22306, -85.36222
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109.5 US tons
Inventory rating65.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length156 ft (47.4 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,888 (2019)
Projected traffic6,888 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 60 over Rj Corman Railroad built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 over Rj Corman Railroad 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 Rj Corman Railroad carry?

About 6,888 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 60 over Rj Corman Railroad?

The structure is 156 ft (47.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 over Rj Corman Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.