US Bridges

Wayne Sullivan Dri over Island Creek

Fair

McCracken County, Kentucky · 0.067 Mi. SE of Bridge ST · Structure no. 073B00130N

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,440
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wayne Sullivan Dri over Island Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Wayne Sullivan Dri over Island Creek in McCracken County, Kentucky. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 11,440 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,440 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWayne Sullivan Dri
CrossesIsland Creek
Location0.067 Mi. SE of Bridge ST
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyMcCracken County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.07028, -88.58611
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,440 (2023)
Projected traffic11,440 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wayne Sullivan Dri over Island Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wayne Sullivan Dri 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Wayne Sullivan Dri over Island Creek carry?

About 11,440 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Wayne Sullivan Dri over Island Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Wayne Sullivan Dri over Island Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.