US Bridges

KY-1241 over Carney Creek

FairPosted for load

Graves County, Kentucky · .40 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 849 · Structure no. 042B00003N

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,646
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1241 over Carney Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1241 over Carney Creek in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 2,646 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,646 by 2037. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 22 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKY-1241
CrossesCarney Creek
Location.40 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 849
RouteState Highway 1241
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.87194, -88.66778
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,646 (2017)
Projected traffic2,646 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$114,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1241 over Carney Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1241 over Carney 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1241 over Carney Creek carry?

About 2,646 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is KY-1241 over Carney Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1241 over Carney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.