Childress RD over Little Massac Creek
PoorPosted for loadMcCracken County, Kentucky · .8 M. East of Ky. 726 · Structure no. 073C00027N
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 61 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 137
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Childress RD over Little Massac Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Childress RD over Little Massac Creek 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 137 vehicles a day, projected to reach 137 by 2034. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Childress RD over Little Massac Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Childress RD over Little Massac Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Childress RD over Little Massac Creek carry?
About 137 vehicles per day (2014 count).
How long is Childress RD over Little Massac Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Childress RD over Little Massac Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.