US Bridges

US-60 over Cypress Creek

Fair

Union County, Kentucky · .40 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 270 · Structure no. 113B00026N

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,836
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-60 over Cypress Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US-60 over Cypress Creek in Union County, Kentucky. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6,836 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,836 by 2041. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 79.5 mi (128 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-60
CrossesCypress Creek
Location.40 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 270
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyUnion County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.55722, -87.98056
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,836 (2021)
Projected traffic6,836 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed79.5 mi (128 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-60 over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-60 over Cypress 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 Cypress Creek carry?

About 6,836 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US-60 over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US-60 over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.