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KY-301 over Dry Creek

FairPosted for load

Graves County, Kentucky · .40 MI East of JCT Ky 131 · Structure no. 042B00032N

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
342
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-301 over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-301 over Dry Creek in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 342 vehicles a day, projected to reach 342 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-301
CrossesDry Creek
Location.40 MI East of JCT Ky 131
RouteState Highway 301
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.85361, -88.56444
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic342 (2023)
Projected traffic342 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-301 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-301 over Dry 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does KY-301 over Dry Creek carry?

About 342 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-301 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns KY-301 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.