US Bridges

KY-1438 over Middle Fork of Massac CR

Fair

McCracken County, Kentucky · .65 MI West of JCT Ky 786 · Structure no. 073B00075N

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
191
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1438 over Middle Fork of Massac CR is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1438 over Middle Fork of Massac CR in McCracken County, Kentucky. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 191 vehicles a day, projected to reach 191 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1438
CrossesMiddle Fork of Massac CR
Location.65 MI West of JCT Ky 786
RouteState Highway 1438
CountyMcCracken County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.99222, -88.73667
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic191 (2020)
Projected traffic191 by 2040
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 relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1438 over Middle Fork of Massac CR built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1438 over Middle Fork of Massac CR 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1438 over Middle Fork of Massac CR carry?

About 191 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is KY-1438 over Middle Fork of Massac CR?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1438 over Middle Fork of Massac CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.