US Bridges

Biggs RD over W. Fk. Massac Creek

PoorPosted for load

McCracken County, Kentucky · 300" South of Ky. 996 · Structure no. 073C00029N

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Biggs RD over W. Fk. Massac Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Biggs RD over W. Fk. Massac Creek in McCracken County, Kentucky. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 210 vehicles a day, projected to reach 350 by 2026. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesBiggs RD
CrossesW. Fk. Massac Creek
Location300" South of Ky. 996
RouteCounty Highway 1229
CountyMcCracken County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.05278, -88.82222
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.4 US tons
Inventory rating20.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2006)
Projected traffic350 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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$171,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Biggs RD over W. Fk. Massac Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Biggs RD 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 2023.

How much traffic does Biggs RD over W. Fk. Massac Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Biggs RD over W. Fk. Massac Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Biggs RD over W. Fk. Massac Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.