US Bridges

Hines RD over Middle Fork Massac Ck

Fair

McCracken County, Kentucky · .4 MI N -Ky 1322 · Structure no. 073C00060N

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
158
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hines RD over Middle Fork Massac Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hines RD over Middle Fork Massac Ck in McCracken County, Kentucky. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 158 vehicles a day, projected to reach 263 by 2026. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHines RD
CrossesMiddle Fork Massac Ck
Location.4 MI N -Ky 1322
RouteCounty Highway 1207
Coordinates37.01639, -88.74472
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (20.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2006)
Projected traffic263 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 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 Hines RD over Middle Fork Massac Ck built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hines RD over Middle Fork Massac Ck 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 Hines RD over Middle Fork Massac Ck carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Hines RD over Middle Fork Massac Ck?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (20.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Hines RD over Middle Fork Massac Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.