US Bridges

New Hope Ch. Rd. over Br. Mid. Fork Massac Ck.

GoodPosted for load

McCracken County, Kentucky · 550 South Jct. KY.1322 · Structure no. 073C00079N

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
142
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Hope Ch. Rd. over Br. Mid. Fork Massac Ck. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying New Hope Ch. Rd. over Br. Mid. Fork Massac Ck. in McCracken County, Kentucky. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 142 vehicles a day, projected to reach 142 by 2034. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Hope Ch. Rd.
CrossesBr. Mid. Fork Massac Ck.
Location550 South Jct. KY.1322
RouteCounty Highway 1209
CountyMcCracken County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.00806, -88.75278
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic142 (2014)
Projected traffic142 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 New Hope Ch. Rd. over Br. Mid. Fork Massac Ck. built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Hope Ch. Rd. over Br. Mid. Fork Massac Ck. 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 New Hope Ch. Rd. over Br. Mid. Fork Massac Ck. carry?

About 142 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is New Hope Ch. Rd. over Br. Mid. Fork Massac Ck.?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns New Hope Ch. Rd. over Br. Mid. Fork Massac Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.