US Bridges

KY-483 over Trace Creek

Fair

Graves County, Kentucky · .70 MI West of JCT Ky 408 · Structure no. 042B00041N

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
323
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-483 over Trace Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-483 over Trace Creek in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 323 vehicles a day, projected to reach 323 by 2043. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-483
CrossesTrace Creek
Location.70 MI West of JCT Ky 408
RouteState Highway 483
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.82444, -88.55083
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic323 (2023)
Projected traffic323 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-483 over Trace Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-483 over Trace 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does KY-483 over Trace Creek carry?

About 323 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-483 over Trace Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-483 over Trace Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.