US Bridges

US-60 over Eagle Creek

Fair

Union County, Kentucky · .10 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 492 · Structure no. 113B00029N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,469
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-60 over Eagle Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US-60 over Eagle Creek in Union County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 5,469 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,469 by 2042. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 79.5 mi (128 km).

CarriesUS-60
CrossesEagle Creek
Location.10 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 492
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates37.64472, -87.94611
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,469 (2022)
Projected traffic5,469 by 2042
Trucks15%
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 Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

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

About 5,469 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US-60 over Eagle Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US-60 over Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.