US Bridges

US-62 over Over Massac Creek

Good

McCracken County, Kentucky · .1 MI East of JCT Ky. 786 · Structure no. 073B00163N

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,304
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-62 over Over Massac Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-62 over Over 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 8,304 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,304 by 2042. The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS-62
CrossesOver Massac Creek
Location.1 MI East of JCT Ky. 786
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates37.03444, -88.73778
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length148 ft (45 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,304 (2022)
Projected traffic8,304 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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-62 over Over Massac Creek built?

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

What condition is US-62 over Over 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 2023.

How much traffic does US-62 over Over Massac Creek carry?

About 8,304 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US-62 over Over Massac Creek?

The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US-62 over Over Massac Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.