US Bridges

US 62 over Massac Creek

Good

McCracken County, Kentucky · .28 MI West of JCT Ky 998 · Structure no. 073B00184N

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,304
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 62 over Massac Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 62 over Massac Creek in McCracken County, Kentucky. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 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 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).

CarriesUS 62
CrossesMassac Creek
Location.28 MI West of JCT Ky 998
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates37.04167, -88.71083
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,304 (2022)
Projected traffic8,304 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.3 mi (15 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 Massac Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 62 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US 62 over Massac Creek carry?

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

How long is US 62 over Massac Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns US 62 over Massac Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.