US Bridges

US-60 over P&l Railway & Caldwell a

Fair

McCracken County, Kentucky · 1.6 MI West of Bridge ST · Structure no. 073B00094N

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
470 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,276
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-60 over P&l Railway & Caldwell a is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-60 over P&l Railway & Caldwell a in McCracken County, Kentucky. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 14,276 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,276 by 2042. The structure is 470 ft (143.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-60
CrossesP&l Railway & Caldwell a
Location1.6 MI West of Bridge ST
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyMcCracken County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.06833, -88.6025
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length470 ft (143.3 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,276 (2022)
Projected traffic14,276 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-60 over P&l Railway & Caldwell a built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-60 over P&l Railway & Caldwell a 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US-60 over P&l Railway & Caldwell a carry?

About 14,276 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US-60 over P&l Railway & Caldwell a?

The structure is 470 ft (143.3 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns US-60 over P&l Railway & Caldwell a?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.