US Bridges

KY-1322 over Drainage Ditch

FairPosted for load

McCracken County, Kentucky · 1.6 MI East of JCT Ky 786 · Structure no. 073B00079N

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

About this bridge

KY-1322 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1322 over Drainage Ditch 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,091 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,091 by 2043. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1322
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.6 MI East of JCT Ky 786
RouteState Highway 1322
CountyMcCracken County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.02389, -88.7025
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 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 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 proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1322 over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is KY-1322 over Drainage Ditch 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 KY-1322 over Drainage Ditch carry?

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

How long is KY-1322 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1322 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.