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KY-305 over Massac Creek

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McCracken County, Kentucky · .45 MI W JCT Ky 358 · Structure no. 073B00137N

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,775
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-305 over Massac Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-305 over Massac Creek in McCracken County, Kentucky. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 2,775 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,775 by 2041. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-305
CrossesMassac Creek
Location.45 MI W JCT Ky 358
RouteState Highway 305
CountyMcCracken County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.0875, -88.73111
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.6 US tons
Inventory rating45.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,775 (2021)
Projected traffic2,775 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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-305 over Massac Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-305 over 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-305 over Massac Creek carry?

About 2,775 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is KY-305 over Massac Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-305 over Massac Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.