US Bridges

KY-3520 over West Fork Massac Creek

FairPosted for load

McCracken County, Kentucky · .29 MI East of JCT Ky 996 · Structure no. 073B00037N

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1954
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
787
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-3520 over West Fork Massac Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-3520 over West Fork Massac Creek in McCracken County, Kentucky. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 98 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 787 vehicles a day, projected to reach 787 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-3520
CrossesWest Fork Massac Creek
Location.29 MI East of JCT Ky 996
RouteState Highway 3520
CountyMcCracken County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.0625, -88.79722
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.4 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic787 (2022)
Projected traffic787 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-3520 over West Fork Massac Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.

What condition is KY-3520 over West Fork Massac Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does KY-3520 over West Fork Massac Creek carry?

About 787 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-3520 over West Fork Massac Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns KY-3520 over West Fork Massac Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.