US Bridges

KY-726 over Fork of Massac Creek

Good

McCracken County, Kentucky · .1 MI Nor. JCT Ky 996 · Structure no. 073B00133N

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,387
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-726 over Fork of Massac Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-726 over Fork of Massac Creek in McCracken County, Kentucky. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,387 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,387 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-726
CrossesFork of Massac Creek
Location.1 MI Nor. JCT Ky 996
RouteState Highway 726
CountyMcCracken County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.05694, -88.81222
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,387 (2022)
Projected traffic1,387 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-726 over Fork of Massac Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-726 over Fork of Massac Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does KY-726 over Fork of Massac Creek carry?

About 1,387 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is KY-726 over Fork of Massac Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns KY-726 over Fork of Massac Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.