US-60 over Clarks River
FairMcCracken County, Kentucky · Wbl 1.0 MI W of JCT US 62 · Structure no. 073B00005L
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 494 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,462
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-60 over Clarks River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-60 over Clarks River in McCracken County, Kentucky. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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 8,462 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,462 by 2041. The structure is 494 ft (150.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-60 over Clarks River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-60 over Clarks River 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 2024.
How much traffic does US-60 over Clarks River carry?
About 8,462 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US-60 over Clarks River?
The structure is 494 ft (150.6 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns US-60 over Clarks River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.