US-60 over Cypress Creek
FairUnion County, Kentucky · .40 MI S.E. of JCT Ky 365 · Structure no. 113B00027N
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 144 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,820
- 2022 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 2,820 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,820 by 2042. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 79.5 mi (128 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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 2023.
How much traffic does US-60 over Cypress Creek carry?
About 2,820 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is US-60 over Cypress Creek?
The structure is 144 ft (43.9 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.