US Bridges

US-60B over Lost Creek

Fair

Union County, Kentucky · .2 M1.SW JCT Ky 2091 · Structure no. 113B00104N

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,027
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-60B over Lost Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-60B over Lost Creek in Union County, Kentucky. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 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 3,027 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,027 by 2038. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 57 ft wide.

CarriesUS-60B
CrossesLost Creek
Location.2 M1.SW JCT Ky 2091
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates37.67806, -87.89694
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,027 (2018)
Projected traffic3,027 by 2038
Trucks15%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-60B over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-60B 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 January 2024.

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

About 3,027 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US-60B over Lost Creek?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns US-60B over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.