US Bridges

South 25th ST over Br-Smith Creek

Fair

McCracken County, Kentucky · .2 MI W JCT Ky 994 · Structure no. 073C00076N

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
398
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South 25th ST over Br-Smith Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying South 25th ST over Br-Smith Creek in McCracken County, Kentucky. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 398 vehicles a day, projected to reach 663 by 2026. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth 25th ST
CrossesBr-Smith Creek
Location.2 MI W JCT Ky 994
RouteCity Street 1317
CountyMcCracken County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.06583, -88.61583
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating110 US tons
Inventory rating72.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic398 (2006)
Projected traffic663 by 2026
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 South 25th ST over Br-Smith Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is South 25th ST over Br-Smith Creek 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 2022.

How much traffic does South 25th ST over Br-Smith Creek carry?

About 398 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is South 25th ST over Br-Smith Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns South 25th ST over Br-Smith Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.