US Bridges

KY-305_ over Massac Creek_

Good

McCracken County, Kentucky · .39 MI West Jct. KY-358 · Structure no. 073B00174N

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,775
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-305_ over Massac Creek_ is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-305_ over Massac Creek_ in McCracken County, Kentucky. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,775 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,775 by 2041. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-305_
CrossesMassac Creek_
Location.39 MI West Jct. KY-358
RouteState Highway 305
CountyMcCracken County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.08806, -88.72972
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,775 (2021)
Projected traffic2,775 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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-305_ over Massac Creek_ built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-305_ 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-305_ over Massac Creek_ carry?

About 2,775 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is KY-305_ over Massac Creek_?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns KY-305_ over Massac Creek_?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.