US Bridges

Lovelaceville RD over Massac Creek

Fair

McCracken County, Kentucky · 1.7 MI East of JCT Ky 786 · Structure no. 073B00078N

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,091
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lovelaceville RD over Massac Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lovelaceville RD over Massac Creek in McCracken County, Kentucky. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 3,091 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,091 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLovelaceville RD
CrossesMassac Creek
Location1.7 MI East of JCT Ky 786
RouteState Highway 1322
CountyMcCracken County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.02389, -88.70167
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,091 (2023)
Projected traffic3,091 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Lovelaceville RD over Massac Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lovelaceville RD over 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Lovelaceville RD over Massac Creek carry?

About 3,091 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lovelaceville RD over Massac Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lovelaceville RD over Massac Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.