US Bridges

Ky. 1565 over Over Massac Creek

Good

McCracken County, Kentucky · .15 MI S of JCT Ky 358 · Structure no. 073B00170N

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
163
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky. 1565 over Over Massac Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Ky. 1565 over Over Massac Creek in McCracken County, Kentucky. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 163 vehicles a day, projected to reach 163 by 2043. The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKy. 1565
CrossesOver Massac Creek
Location.15 MI S of JCT Ky 358
RouteState Highway 1565
CountyMcCracken County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.09306, -88.73722
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.6 US tons
Inventory rating56.2 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 length99 ft (30.3 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic163 (2023)
Projected traffic163 by 2043
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. 1565 over Over Massac Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky. 1565 over 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ky. 1565 over Over Massac Creek carry?

About 163 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Ky. 1565 over Over Massac Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ky. 1565 over Over Massac Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.