US Bridges

Bridge ST over Island Creek

Good

McCracken County, Kentucky · 0.58 MI N. of U.S. 60 · Structure no. 073C00077N

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
243 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,742
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge ST over Island Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bridge ST over Island Creek in McCracken County, Kentucky. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 3,742 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,742 by 2043. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBridge ST
CrossesIsland Creek
Location0.58 MI N. of U.S. 60
RouteCity Street 1025
Coordinates37.065, -88.58861
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.2 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,742 (2023)
Projected traffic3,742 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Bridge ST over Island Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridge ST over Island 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does Bridge ST over Island Creek carry?

About 3,742 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Bridge ST over Island Creek?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge ST over Island Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.