US Bridges

US-60 over W. Fork Massac Creek

Good

McCracken County, Kentucky · .4 MI E. of JCT Ky 996 · Structure no. 073B00159L

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
205 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,745
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-60 over W. Fork Massac Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-60 over W. Fork Massac Creek in McCracken County, Kentucky. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 4,745 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,745 by 2041. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesUS-60
CrossesW. Fork Massac Creek
Location.4 MI E. of JCT Ky 996
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates37.06833, -88.79194
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,745 (2021)
Projected traffic4,745 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 US-60 over W. Fork Massac Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-60 over W. Fork Massac Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does US-60 over W. Fork Massac Creek carry?

About 4,745 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is US-60 over W. Fork Massac Creek?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US-60 over W. Fork Massac Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.