US-60 over Perkins Creek Channel Ch
FairMcCracken County, Kentucky · .10 MI East of I-24 Op · Structure no. 073B00106N
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2021
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 115 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,491
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-60 over Perkins Creek Channel Ch is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US-60 over Perkins Creek Channel Ch in McCracken County, Kentucky. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 19,491 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,491 by 2036. The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Perkins Creek Channel Ch built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-60 over Perkins Creek Channel Ch 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 2021.
How much traffic does US-60 over Perkins Creek Channel Ch carry?
About 19,491 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is US-60 over Perkins Creek Channel Ch?
The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.
Who owns US-60 over Perkins Creek Channel Ch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.