US Bridges

KY-1322 over Middle Fork of Massac CR

Fair

McCracken County, Kentucky · .95 MI West of JCT Ky 786 · Structure no. 073B00081N

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,060
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1322 over Middle Fork of Massac CR is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1322 over Middle Fork of Massac CR in McCracken County, Kentucky. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 1,060 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,060 by 2043. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1322
CrossesMiddle Fork of Massac CR
Location.95 MI West of JCT Ky 786
RouteState Highway 1322
CountyMcCracken County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.01028, -88.74722
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.2 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,060 (2023)
Projected traffic1,060 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1322 over Middle Fork of Massac CR built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1322 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1322 over Middle Fork of Massac CR carry?

About 1,060 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1322 over Middle Fork of Massac CR?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1322 over Middle Fork of Massac CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.