US Bridges

Ky 1954 over Bottom Ditch

Good

McCracken County, Kentucky · .6 MI N. of JCT Ky 348 · Structure no. 073B00178N

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,471
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1954 over Bottom Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Ky 1954 over Bottom Ditch in McCracken County, Kentucky. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 1,471 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,471 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesKy 1954
CrossesBottom Ditch
Location.6 MI N. of JCT Ky 348
RouteState Highway 1954
CountyMcCracken County
StateKentucky
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating66 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 length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,471 (2022)
Projected traffic1,471 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 1954 over Bottom Ditch built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 1954 over 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 1954 over Bottom Ditch carry?

About 1,471 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ky 1954 over Bottom Ditch?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1954 over Bottom Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.