US Bridges

Mayfield Metropoli over Branch Massac Creek

Good

McCracken County, Kentucky · .8 Mi-N. JCT Ky 358 · Structure no. 073C00074N

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
206
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mayfield Metropoli over Branch Massac Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mayfield Metropoli over Branch Massac Creek in McCracken County, Kentucky. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 206 vehicles a day, projected to reach 343 by 2026. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMayfield Metropoli
CrossesBranch Massac Creek
Location.8 Mi-N. JCT Ky 358
RouteCounty Highway 1312
CountyMcCracken County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.11, -88.75
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61.6 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic206 (2006)
Projected traffic343 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 Mayfield Metropoli over Branch Massac Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mayfield Metropoli 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 2021.

How much traffic does Mayfield Metropoli over Branch Massac Creek carry?

About 206 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Mayfield Metropoli over Branch Massac Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Mayfield Metropoli over Branch Massac Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.