US Bridges

US-60 over Island Creek

FairPosted for load

McCracken County, Kentucky · .80 MI West of Bridge ST · Structure no. 073B00095N

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
389 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
14,276
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-60 over Island Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-60 over Island Creek in McCracken County, Kentucky. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 14,276 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,276 by 2042. The structure is 389 ft (118.6 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-60
CrossesIsland Creek
Location.80 MI West of Bridge ST
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyMcCracken County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.06028, -88.59389
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length389 ft (118.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-60 over Island Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-60 over Island Creek 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 November 2024.

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

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

How long is US-60 over Island Creek?

The structure is 389 ft (118.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns US-60 over Island Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.