US Bridges

U.S. 60 over Tenn. River/P&l Railroad

Fair

McCracken County, Kentucky · Tennessee River · Structure no. 073B00173N

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel Continuous
Length
3,690 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,423
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 60 over Tenn. River/P&l Railroad is a steel continuous truss - thru carrying U.S. 60 over Tenn. River/P&l Railroad in McCracken County, Kentucky. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,423 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,423 by 2042. The structure is 3,690 ft (1,124.7 m) long and 70 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesU.S. 60
CrossesTenn. River/P&l Railroad
LocationTennessee River
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyMcCracken County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.03389, -88.52417
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+14 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length3,690 ft (1,124.7 m)
Longest span900 ft (274.3 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck50 ft (15.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,423 (2022)
Projected traffic6,423 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 60 over Tenn. River/P&l Railroad built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 60 over Tenn. River/P&l Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 60 over Tenn. River/P&l Railroad carry?

About 6,423 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 60 over Tenn. River/P&l Railroad?

The structure is 3,690 ft (1,124.7 m) long with a longest span of 900 ft (274.3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 60 over Tenn. River/P&l Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.