US Bridges

US-60 over West Fk-Massac Ck Ovrflo

Good

McCracken County, Kentucky · .5 Mi. E. JCT Ky 1565 · Structure no. 073B00156L

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
353 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,323
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-60 over West Fk-Massac Ck Ovrflo is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-60 over West Fk-Massac Ck Ovrflo 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 7,323 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,323 by 2043. The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-60
CrossesWest Fk-Massac Ck Ovrflo
Location.5 Mi. E. JCT Ky 1565
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates37.07194, -88.7275
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length353 ft (107.6 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,323 (2023)
Projected traffic7,323 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-60 over West Fk-Massac Ck Ovrflo built?

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

What condition is US-60 over West Fk-Massac Ck Ovrflo 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US-60 over West Fk-Massac Ck Ovrflo carry?

About 7,323 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is US-60 over West Fk-Massac Ck Ovrflo?

The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US-60 over West Fk-Massac Ck Ovrflo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.