KY-1420 over Branch of Massac Creek
PoorPosted for loadMcCracken County, Kentucky · .45 M East of JCT Ky 2411 · Structure no. 073B00090N
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 665
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-1420 over Branch of Massac Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-1420 over Branch of Massac Creek in McCracken County, Kentucky. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 665 vehicles a day, projected to reach 665 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-1420 over Branch of Massac Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-1420 over Branch of Massac Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does KY-1420 over Branch of Massac Creek carry?
About 665 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is KY-1420 over Branch of Massac Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns KY-1420 over Branch of Massac Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.