US Bridges

Shemwell Airport R over Blizzardponds Drain Ca

FairPosted for load

McCracken County, Kentucky · .7 Mi- S JCT Ky 450 · Structure no. 073C00075N

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
84
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shemwell Airport R over Blizzardponds Drain Ca is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Shemwell Airport R over Blizzardponds Drain Ca 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 84 vehicles a day, projected to reach 84 by 2034. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesShemwell Airport R
CrossesBlizzardponds Drain Ca
Location.7 Mi- S JCT Ky 450
RouteCounty Highway 1130
CountyMcCracken County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.97028, -88.56083
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84 (2014)
Projected traffic84 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Shemwell Airport R over Blizzardponds Drain Ca built?

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

What condition is Shemwell Airport R over Blizzardponds Drain Ca 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 Shemwell Airport R over Blizzardponds Drain Ca carry?

About 84 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Shemwell Airport R over Blizzardponds Drain Ca?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Shemwell Airport R over Blizzardponds Drain Ca?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.