US Bridges

Gholson RD over Br of Little Massac Cree

Fair

McCracken County, Kentucky · 1 MI N. of US 62 · Structure no. 073C00020N

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
93
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gholson RD over Br of Little Massac Cree is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Gholson RD over Br of Little Massac Cree in McCracken County, Kentucky. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 93 vehicles a day, projected to reach 93 by 2034. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGholson RD
CrossesBr of Little Massac Cree
Location1 MI N. of US 62
RouteCounty Highway 1221
CountyMcCracken County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.03306, -88.79333
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.7 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93 (2014)
Projected traffic93 by 2034
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$111,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gholson RD over Br of Little Massac Cree built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gholson RD over Br of Little Massac Cree in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Gholson RD over Br of Little Massac Cree carry?

About 93 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Gholson RD over Br of Little Massac Cree?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Gholson RD over Br of Little Massac Cree?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.