US Bridges

KY-724 over West Fork of Massac Cree

Fair

McCracken County, Kentucky · .10 MI East of JCT Ky 725 · Structure no. 073B00049N

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
132 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,915
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-724 over West Fork of Massac Cree is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-724 over West Fork of Massac Cree in McCracken County, Kentucky. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6 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 1,915 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,915 by 2042. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-724
CrossesWest Fork of Massac Cree
Location.10 MI East of JCT Ky 725
RouteState Highway 724
CountyMcCracken County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.0825, -88.77806
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,915 (2022)
Projected traffic1,915 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-724 over West Fork of Massac Cree built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-724 over West Fork of Massac Cree 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-724 over West Fork of Massac Cree carry?

About 1,915 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-724 over West Fork of Massac Cree?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns KY-724 over West Fork of Massac Cree?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.