US Bridges

US-60 over Lost Creek

Fair

Union County, Kentucky · .80 MI East of JCT Ky 359 · Structure no. 113B00011N

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,681
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-60 over Lost Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-60 over Lost Creek in Union County, Kentucky. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 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 9,681 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,681 by 2035. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS-60
CrossesLost Creek
Location.80 MI East of JCT Ky 359
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyUnion County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.69083, -87.895
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,681 (2015)
Projected traffic9,681 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$682,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-60 over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-60 over Lost 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does US-60 over Lost Creek carry?

About 9,681 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US-60 over Lost Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US-60 over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.