US Bridges

Paschall Rd. over Pleasant Grove Creek

FairPosted for load

Calloway County, Kentucky · .1 MI N of JCT CR 5260 · Structure no. 018C00049N

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paschall Rd. over Pleasant Grove Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Paschall Rd. over Pleasant Grove Creek in Calloway County, Kentucky. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 5 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 96 vehicles a day, projected to reach 96 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPaschall Rd.
CrossesPleasant Grove Creek
Location.1 MI N of JCT CR 5260
RouteCounty Highway 1303
Coordinates36.525, -88.37583
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2021)
Projected traffic96 by 2041
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 Paschall Rd. over Pleasant Grove Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paschall Rd. over Pleasant Grove 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Paschall Rd. over Pleasant Grove Creek carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Paschall Rd. over Pleasant Grove Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Paschall Rd. over Pleasant Grove Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.