US Bridges

KY-58 over Mayfield Creek Overflow

Fair

Graves County, Kentucky · .40 MI West of JCT Ky 171 · Structure no. 042B00036N

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,064
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-58 over Mayfield Creek Overflow is a concrete culvert carrying KY-58 over Mayfield Creek Overflow in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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.

It carries about 6,064 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,064 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-58
CrossesMayfield Creek Overflow
Location.40 MI West of JCT Ky 171
RouteState Highway 58
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.74944, -88.61639
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,064 (2021)
Projected traffic6,064 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-58 over Mayfield Creek Overflow built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-58 over Mayfield Creek Overflow 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does KY-58 over Mayfield Creek Overflow carry?

About 6,064 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is KY-58 over Mayfield Creek Overflow?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-58 over Mayfield Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.