About Tygarts Creek Arch Bridge
An open-spandrel arch bridge over Tygarts Creek east of Olive Hill was constructed in 1927 for US Route 60 and initially named the Fields’ Bridge. 1 It was bypassed with a contemporary girder structure in 2010 as part of a broader $12 million, 1½-mile safety improvement project to functionally replace a structurally deficient crossing and eliminate sharp curves. 2
Structure
Dimensions & Classification
| Structural Form | Arch — Open-spandrel |
|---|---|
| Primary Material | Concrete |
| Total Length | 392 feet |
| Main Span | 102 feet |
| Deck Width | 21 feet |
| Roadway Width | 20 feet |
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Sources & Citations
References for this location, in MLA format.
- “US 60, Olive Hill to Grayson Road.” Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, 1948. ↗
- James, Mike. “Governor dedicates curve fix.” Daily Independent, 1 Mar. 2010.
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