US Bridges

US-60 over Meadow Creek

Good

Crittenden County, Kentucky · 2.7 MI NE JCT Ky 365 · Structure no. 028B00064N

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,384
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-60 over Meadow Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US-60 over Meadow Creek in Crittenden County, Kentucky. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,384 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,384 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesUS-60
CrossesMeadow Creek
Location2.7 MI NE JCT Ky 365
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates37.44944, -87.96889
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,384 (2022)
Projected traffic1,384 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-60 over Meadow Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-60 over Meadow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does US-60 over Meadow Creek carry?

About 1,384 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US-60 over Meadow Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US-60 over Meadow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.