US Bridges

KY-996 over Br-W.Fk.Massac CR

FairPosted for load

McCracken County, Kentucky · 0.5 Mi.W.Jct Ky 726 · Structure no. 073B00145N

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
215
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-996 over Br-W.Fk.Massac CR is a steel culvert carrying KY-996 over Br-W.Fk.Massac CR in McCracken County, Kentucky. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 215 vehicles a day, projected to reach 215 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-996
CrossesBr-W.Fk.Massac CR
Location0.5 Mi.W.Jct Ky 726
RouteState Highway 996
CountyMcCracken County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.05444, -88.82167
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating63.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic215 (2021)
Projected traffic215 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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-996 over Br-W.Fk.Massac CR built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-996 over Br-W.Fk.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 November 2024.

How much traffic does KY-996 over Br-W.Fk.Massac CR carry?

About 215 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-996 over Br-W.Fk.Massac CR?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns KY-996 over Br-W.Fk.Massac CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.