US Bridges

KY-996 over West Fk Massac Creek

Fair

McCracken County, Kentucky · Mi. JCT Ky · Structure no. 073B00158N

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
218
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-996 over West Fk Massac Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-996 over West Fk Massac Creek in McCracken County, Kentucky. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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.

It carries about 218 vehicles a day, projected to reach 218 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-996
CrossesWest Fk Massac Creek
LocationMi. JCT Ky
RouteState Highway 996
CountyMcCracken County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.05778, -88.805
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic218 (2021)
Projected traffic218 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 West Fk Massac Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-996 over West Fk Massac Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does KY-996 over West Fk Massac Creek carry?

About 218 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-996 over West Fk Massac Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-996 over West Fk Massac Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.