US Bridges

Ky 994 over Bottom Ditch

Good

McCracken County, Kentucky · .80 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 348 · Structure no. 073B00182N

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,151
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 994 over Bottom Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ky 994 over Bottom Ditch in McCracken County, Kentucky. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 1,151 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,151 by 2043. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 994
CrossesBottom Ditch
Location.80 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 348
RouteState Highway 994
CountyMcCracken County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.9775, -88.61639
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 Bottom Ditch built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 994 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 994 over Bottom Ditch carry?

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

How long is Ky 994 over Bottom Ditch?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 994 over Bottom Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.