US Bridges

CHILDRESS(CR1227) over W. Fk. Massac Creek

PoorPosted for load

McCracken County, Kentucky · .9 MI W of JCT Ky 726 · Structure no. 073C00028N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
105
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CHILDRESS(CR1227) over W. Fk. Massac Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CHILDRESS(CR1227) over W. Fk. Massac Creek in McCracken County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 105 vehicles a day, projected to reach 175 by 2026. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCHILDRESS(CR1227)
CrossesW. Fk. Massac Creek
Location.9 MI W of JCT Ky 726
RouteCounty Highway 1227
CountyMcCracken County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.03444, -88.82694
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating20.1 US tons
Inventory rating12.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2006)
Projected traffic175 by 2026
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CHILDRESS(CR1227) over W. Fk. Massac Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is CHILDRESS(CR1227) over W. Fk. 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(CR1227) over W. Fk. Massac Creek carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is CHILDRESS(CR1227) over W. Fk. Massac Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CHILDRESS(CR1227) over W. Fk. Massac Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.