US Bridges

New Hope Church RD over Br-Middle Fk Massac Cree

FairPosted for load

McCracken County, Kentucky · 250" South of Ky. 1322 · Structure no. 073C00023N

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
142
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Hope Church RD over Br-Middle Fk Massac Cree is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New Hope Church RD over Br-Middle Fk Massac Cree in McCracken County, Kentucky. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 142 vehicles a day, projected to reach 142 by 2034. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Hope Church RD
CrossesBr-Middle Fk Massac Cree
Location250" South of Ky. 1322
RouteCounty Highway 1209
CountyMcCracken County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.00889, -88.75278
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic142 (2014)
Projected traffic142 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$83,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Hope Church RD over Br-Middle Fk Massac Cree built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Hope Church RD over Br-Middle Fk 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 2024.

How much traffic does New Hope Church RD over Br-Middle Fk Massac Cree carry?

About 142 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is New Hope Church RD over Br-Middle Fk Massac Cree?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns New Hope Church RD over Br-Middle Fk Massac Cree?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.