US Bridges

US-62 over Massac Creek Overflow

Fair

McCracken County, Kentucky · .43 MI West of JCT Ky 998 · Structure no. 073B00028N

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,304
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-62 over Massac Creek Overflow is a concrete culvert carrying US-62 over Massac Creek Overflow in McCracken County, Kentucky. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 70 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 8,304 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,304 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS-62
CrossesMassac Creek Overflow
Location.43 MI West of JCT Ky 998
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates37.04083, -88.71361
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width118 ft (36 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,304 (2022)
Projected traffic8,304 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-62 over Massac Creek Overflow built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is US-62 over Massac Creek Overflow 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-62 over Massac Creek Overflow carry?

About 8,304 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US-62 over Massac Creek Overflow?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns US-62 over Massac Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.