Tennessee State Route 60
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State Route 60 is a north-south major state route in Eastern Tennessee. It covers 54 miles and runs from the Tennessee-Georgia state line in Bradley County, Tennessee to Dayton Tennessee joining US 27.
border in Bradley County, heading north on two-lane Dalton Pike, a primary state route. At the state line, the route continues into Georgia as SR 71. From the border, SR-60 passes a mix of hilly farmland and woodland as it reaches a junction with SR-317. The route continues through the agricultural valley, passing a few homes. Continuing northeast, the road enters Cleveland
and passes residential development as it turns to the north. SR-60 heads into commercial areas and interchanges with US-64 Bypass/US-74 Bypass (SR-311). The road becomes a secondary route and heads northwest into residential areas, turning north into business areas. The route intersects SR-74 and turns southeast to form a concurrency
with that route on Spring Place Road SE. SR-74 continues north at this intersection along Wildwood Avenue SE. The two routes pass through a mix of homes and businesses, reaching an interchange with US-64 Bypass/US-74 Bypass.
At this point, SR-60 splits from SR-74 by heading north along US-64 Bypass/US-74 Bypass on a four-lane divided highway
, becoming a primary route again. The road passes through wooded areas near some residential development, bypassing Cleveland to the east. Upon reaching a cloverleaf interchange
with US-64/US-74 (SR-40), US-64 Bypass/US-74 Bypass terminates and SR-60 continues north as a freeway, becoming 25th Street NE. The route comes to an interchange with Benton Pike before coming to the Overhead Bridge Road exit, at which point the freeway
widens to six lanes, influenced by the exit ramps at each end of the long bridge. SR-60 passes over a Norfolk Southern railroad line and interchanges with 20th Street NE, making a turn to the northwest and narrowing back to four lanes. The road passes some woods and farms before entering developed areas of homes and businesses as it becoming a surface road again. SR-60 comes to intersections with SR-74 again and US-11 (SR-2) in this area. The road passes through a patch of woods before passing more commercial establishments as it comes to the I-75
interchange.
At this point, SR-60 turns north and becomes Georgetown Road, a secondary route that passing through residential areas, where it narrows into a two-lane undivided road. The route leaves Cleveland and heads into a mix of farmland and woodland before passing near more residential and commercial areas as it comes to the SR-306 junction. Following this, the road continues northwest through forested areas with some farm fields and residences. SR-60 continues into more agricultural areas before it becomes the border between Meigs County
to the northeast and Hamilton County
to the southwest. The route passes through Georgetown
, where it passes a few residences and businesses. A short distance past Georgetown, SR-60 passes through more rural areas as an unnamed road and comes to a junction with SR-58
. The road passes through more agricultural and wooded areas, turning to the north and entering more forested surroundings. After a turn to the northwest, the route continues through wooded areas with a few farm fields fully within Hamilton County, reaching an intersection with SR-312. At this point, SR-60 turns north again and passes through the residential community of Birchwood
. From here, the road becomes Hiwassee Highway and curves northwest into farmland with some woods and homes, crossing into Meigs County. Upon crossing the Tennessee River
, SR-60 enters Rhea County
and turns north into forested areas with a few farms. The road continues to wind through rural areas with some residential development before SR-60 reaches its northern terminus at US-27 (SR-29).
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Route description
SR-60 begins at the GeorgiaGeorgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
border in Bradley County, heading north on two-lane Dalton Pike, a primary state route. At the state line, the route continues into Georgia as SR 71. From the border, SR-60 passes a mix of hilly farmland and woodland as it reaches a junction with SR-317. The route continues through the agricultural valley, passing a few homes. Continuing northeast, the road enters Cleveland
Cleveland, Tennessee
Cleveland is a city in Bradley County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 41,285 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Bradley County...
and passes residential development as it turns to the north. SR-60 heads into commercial areas and interchanges with US-64 Bypass/US-74 Bypass (SR-311). The road becomes a secondary route and heads northwest into residential areas, turning north into business areas. The route intersects SR-74 and turns southeast to form a concurrency
Concurrency (road)
A concurrency, overlap, or coincidence in a road network is an instance of one physical road bearing two or more different highway, motorway, or other route numbers...
with that route on Spring Place Road SE. SR-74 continues north at this intersection along Wildwood Avenue SE. The two routes pass through a mix of homes and businesses, reaching an interchange with US-64 Bypass/US-74 Bypass.
At this point, SR-60 splits from SR-74 by heading north along US-64 Bypass/US-74 Bypass on a four-lane divided highway
Divided Highway
Divided Highway is a compilation album by American rock band The Doobie Brothers, released in 2003. . All tracks are taken from the albums Cycles and Brotherhood .-Track listing:...
, becoming a primary route again. The road passes through wooded areas near some residential development, bypassing Cleveland to the east. Upon reaching a cloverleaf interchange
Cloverleaf interchange
A cloverleaf interchange is a two-level interchange in which left turns, reverse direction in left-driving regions, are handled by ramp roads...
with US-64/US-74 (SR-40), US-64 Bypass/US-74 Bypass terminates and SR-60 continues north as a freeway, becoming 25th Street NE. The route comes to an interchange with Benton Pike before coming to the Overhead Bridge Road exit, at which point the freeway
Limited-access road
A limited-access road known by various terms worldwide, including limited-access highway, dual-carriageway and expressway, is a highway or arterial road for high-speed traffic which has many or most characteristics of a controlled-access highway , including limited or no access to adjacent...
widens to six lanes, influenced by the exit ramps at each end of the long bridge. SR-60 passes over a Norfolk Southern railroad line and interchanges with 20th Street NE, making a turn to the northwest and narrowing back to four lanes. The road passes some woods and farms before entering developed areas of homes and businesses as it becoming a surface road again. SR-60 comes to intersections with SR-74 again and US-11 (SR-2) in this area. The road passes through a patch of woods before passing more commercial establishments as it comes to the I-75
Interstate 75 in Tennessee
In the U.S. state of Tennessee, Interstate 75 runs from Chattanooga to Jellico by way of Knoxville. Interstate 75 enters the East Tennessee region following the Tennessee Valley from Georgia, all the way through Knoxville to near Lake City, then climbs into the Cumberland Mountains before crossing...
interchange.
At this point, SR-60 turns north and becomes Georgetown Road, a secondary route that passing through residential areas, where it narrows into a two-lane undivided road. The route leaves Cleveland and heads into a mix of farmland and woodland before passing near more residential and commercial areas as it comes to the SR-306 junction. Following this, the road continues northwest through forested areas with some farm fields and residences. SR-60 continues into more agricultural areas before it becomes the border between Meigs County
Meigs County, Tennessee
Meigs County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of 2010, the population was 11,753. Its county seat is Decatur.-History:Before 1819, the area that is now Meigs County was Cherokee territory. White settlers established ferries to cross the Tennessee River from Rhea County as...
to the northeast and Hamilton County
Hamilton County, Tennessee
Hamilton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. It was named for Alexander Hamilton, the first Secretary of the Treasury. The 2005 Census Estimate placed the population at 310,935 . Its county seat is Chattanooga....
to the southwest. The route passes through Georgetown
Georgetown, Tennessee
Georgetown is an unincorporated community at the junction of Bradley, Hamilton, and Meigs counties in the U.S. state of Tennessee. The small community is located along State Route 60....
, where it passes a few residences and businesses. A short distance past Georgetown, SR-60 passes through more rural areas as an unnamed road and comes to a junction with SR-58
Tennessee State Route 58
State Route 58 is a north–south state highway in the U.S. state of Tennessee that serves as a major route for many communities in Roane County, Meigs County, and Hamilton County...
. The road passes through more agricultural and wooded areas, turning to the north and entering more forested surroundings. After a turn to the northwest, the route continues through wooded areas with a few farm fields fully within Hamilton County, reaching an intersection with SR-312. At this point, SR-60 turns north again and passes through the residential community of Birchwood
Birchwood, Tennessee
Birchwood is an unincorporated community in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States. It is a rural area of the Chattanooga area. It is part of the Chattanooga, TN–GA Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Notes:...
. From here, the road becomes Hiwassee Highway and curves northwest into farmland with some woods and homes, crossing into Meigs County. Upon crossing the Tennessee River
Tennessee River
The Tennessee River is the largest tributary of the Ohio River. It is approximately 652 miles long and is located in the southeastern United States in the Tennessee Valley. The river was once popularly known as the Cherokee River, among other names...
, SR-60 enters Rhea County
Rhea County, Tennessee
Rhea County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of 2000, the population was 28,400. Its county seat is Dayton.-Geography:According to the U.S...
and turns north into forested areas with a few farms. The road continues to wind through rural areas with some residential development before SR-60 reaches its northern terminus at US-27 (SR-29).
Major intersections
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