US Bridges

US-60 over Over W. Fork Massac CR

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McCracken County, Kentucky · Wbl .2 MI W. JCT Maxon RD · Structure no. 073B00164L

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
506 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,323
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-60 over Over W. Fork Massac CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-60 over Over W. Fork Massac CR 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 7,323 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,323 by 2043. The structure is 506 ft (154.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-60
CrossesOver W. Fork Massac CR
LocationWbl .2 MI W. JCT Maxon RD
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyMcCracken County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.07167, -88.72417
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length506 ft (154.1 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$4.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-60 over Over W. Fork Massac CR built?

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

What condition is US-60 over Over W. Fork Massac CR 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 December 2023.

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

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

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

The structure is 506 ft (154.1 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US-60 over Over W. Fork Massac CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.