US Bridges

KY-305(CAIRO Road) over Perkins Creek

FairPosted for load

McCracken County, Kentucky · .20 MI West of Hcmathis D · Structure no. 073B00043N

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
165 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,619
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-305(CAIRO Road) over Perkins Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-305(CAIRO Road) over Perkins Creek in McCracken County, Kentucky. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 7,619 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,619 by 2043. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.7 mi (109 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-305(CAIRO Road)
CrossesPerkins Creek
Location.20 MI West of Hcmathis D
RouteState Highway 305
CountyMcCracken County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.09444, -88.63806
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.8 US tons
Inventory rating24.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,619 (2023)
Projected traffic7,619 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed67.7 mi (109 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$639,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-305(CAIRO Road) over Perkins Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-305(CAIRO Road) over Perkins 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-305(CAIRO Road) over Perkins Creek carry?

About 7,619 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is KY-305(CAIRO Road) over Perkins Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-305(CAIRO Road) over Perkins Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.