US Bridges

KY-994 over Branch of Bottom Ditch

Good

McCracken County, Kentucky · .60MI Nor. JCT Ky 348 · Structure no. 073B00179N

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,151
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-994 over Branch of Bottom Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-994 over Branch of 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 1,151 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,151 by 2043. The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-994
CrossesBranch of Bottom Ditch
Location.60MI Nor. JCT Ky 348
RouteState Highway 994
CountyMcCracken County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.97444, -88.61417
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length72 ft (22 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,151 (2023)
Projected traffic1,151 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-994 over Branch of Bottom Ditch built?

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

What condition is KY-994 over Branch of 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-994 over Branch of Bottom Ditch carry?

About 1,151 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-994 over Branch of Bottom Ditch?

The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-994 over Branch of Bottom Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.