US Bridges

KY-1954 over Bottom Ditch

Good

McCracken County, Kentucky · .7 Mi.S.Jct. Ky 999 · Structure no. 073B00149N

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,471
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1954 over Bottom Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-1954 over Bottom Ditch in McCracken County, Kentucky. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,471 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,471 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1954
CrossesBottom Ditch
Location.7 Mi.S.Jct. Ky 999
RouteState Highway 1954
CountyMcCracken County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.985, -88.59861
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 inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,471 (2022)
Projected traffic1,471 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-1954 over Bottom Ditch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1954 over Bottom Ditch 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does KY-1954 over Bottom Ditch carry?

About 1,471 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-1954 over Bottom Ditch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1954 over Bottom Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.