US 60-NC over Clarks River
FairMcCracken County, Kentucky · 1.1 MI W.Of Tenn. River · Structure no. 073B00128R
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 492 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,462
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 60-NC over Clarks River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 60-NC over Clarks River in McCracken County, Kentucky. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 492 ft (150.1 m) long and 43 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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-NC over Clarks River built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 60-NC 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-NC over Clarks River carry?
About 8,462 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US 60-NC over Clarks River?
The structure is 492 ft (150.1 m) long with a longest span of 162 ft (49.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 60-NC over Clarks River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.