US Bridges

Pecan DR (1487) over Perkins Creek

Good

McCracken County, Kentucky · .5 MI W. of Buckner LN · Structure no. 073C00082N

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,952
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pecan DR (1487) over Perkins Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pecan DR (1487) over Perkins Creek in McCracken County, Kentucky. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 10,952 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,952 by 2042. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPecan DR (1487)
CrossesPerkins Creek
Location.5 MI W. of Buckner LN
RouteCity Street 1487
CountyMcCracken County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.06972, -88.68194
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating68.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,952 (2022)
Projected traffic10,952 by 2042
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 Pecan DR (1487) over Perkins Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pecan DR (1487) over Perkins 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 Pecan DR (1487) over Perkins Creek carry?

About 10,952 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Pecan DR (1487) over Perkins Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Pecan DR (1487) over Perkins Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.