US Bridges

Contest RD over Branch Massac Creek

Good

McCracken County, Kentucky · 0.3 Mi. Sou. JCT Ky 339 · Structure no. 073C00051N

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,177
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Contest RD over Branch Massac Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Contest RD over Branch Massac Creek in McCracken County, Kentucky. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,177 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,177 by 2034. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesContest RD
CrossesBranch Massac Creek
Location0.3 Mi. Sou. JCT Ky 339
RouteCounty Highway 1101
CountyMcCracken County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.01806, -88.68
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,177 (2014)
Projected traffic1,177 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Contest RD over Branch Massac Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Contest RD over Branch Massac Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Contest RD over Branch Massac Creek carry?

About 1,177 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Contest RD over Branch Massac Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Contest RD over Branch Massac Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.