US Bridges

KY-131 over Crowley Branch

Fair

Graves County, Kentucky · .60 MI Nor. of Jksn Pur P · Structure no. 042B00010N

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,968
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-131 over Crowley Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-131 over Crowley Branch in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,968 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,968 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-131
CrossesCrowley Branch
Location.60 MI Nor. of Jksn Pur P
RouteState Highway 131
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.78472, -88.59556
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,968 (2022)
Projected traffic2,968 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-131 over Crowley Branch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-131 over Crowley Branch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does KY-131 over Crowley Branch carry?

About 2,968 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is KY-131 over Crowley Branch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns KY-131 over Crowley Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.