US Bridges

KY-1014 over Blizzard Bottom Ditch

Good

McCracken County, Kentucky · .65 Mi. Sou of JCT KY-999 · Structure no. 073B00172N

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,016
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1014 over Blizzard Bottom Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-1014 over Blizzard Bottom Ditch in McCracken County, Kentucky. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 1,016 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,016 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKY-1014
CrossesBlizzard Bottom Ditch
Location.65 Mi. Sou of JCT KY-999
RouteState Highway 1014
Coordinates36.98444, -88.63444
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,016 (2023)
Projected traffic1,016 by 2043
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-1014 over Blizzard Bottom Ditch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1014 over Blizzard 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-1014 over Blizzard Bottom Ditch carry?

About 1,016 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1014 over Blizzard Bottom Ditch?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1014 over Blizzard Bottom Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.