US Bridges

KY-3520 over West Fork Massac Creek

Good

McCracken County, Kentucky · .5 Mi. W JCT Ky 305 · Structure no. 073B00151N

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
787
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-3520 over West Fork Massac Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-3520 over West Fork Massac Creek in McCracken County, Kentucky. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 787 vehicles a day, projected to reach 787 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-3520
CrossesWest Fork Massac Creek
Location.5 Mi. W JCT Ky 305
RouteState Highway 3520
CountyMcCracken County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.06639, -88.78306
Functional classRural Minor 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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.3 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 length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic787 (2022)
Projected traffic787 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-3520 over West Fork Massac Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-3520 over West Fork 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 2023.

How much traffic does KY-3520 over West Fork Massac Creek carry?

About 787 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-3520 over West Fork Massac Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns KY-3520 over West Fork Massac Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.