US Bridges

US-60 over Blacks Branch

Good

McCracken County, Kentucky · .2 MI E. JCT Ky 1565 · Structure no. 073B00155N

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,646
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-60 over Blacks Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US-60 over Blacks Branch in McCracken County, Kentucky. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,646 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,646 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-60
CrossesBlacks Branch
Location.2 MI E. JCT Ky 1565
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates37.07306, -88.73389
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,646 (2023)
Projected traffic14,646 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-60 over Blacks Branch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-60 over Blacks Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2021.

How much traffic does US-60 over Blacks Branch carry?

About 14,646 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is US-60 over Blacks Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns US-60 over Blacks Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.