US Bridges

KY-1241 over Old Mayfield Creek

PoorPosted for load

Graves County, Kentucky · .10 MI Sou. of Marshall C · Structure no. 042B00007N

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
511
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1241 over Old Mayfield Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1241 over Old Mayfield 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 511 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 511 by 2038. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 22 ft wide.

CarriesKY-1241
CrossesOld Mayfield Creek
Location.10 MI Sou. of Marshall C
RouteState Highway 1241
Coordinates36.94028, -88.6825
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.7 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic511 (2018)
Projected traffic511 by 2038
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$152,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1241 over Old Mayfield Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-1241 over Old Mayfield Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1241 over Old Mayfield Creek carry?

About 511 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is KY-1241 over Old Mayfield Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1241 over Old Mayfield Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.