KY-97 over Br of Kurk Creek
FairPosted for loadGraves County, Kentucky · .5 MI N of W-Jct Ky 339 · Structure no. 042B00047N
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,893
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-97 over Br of Kurk Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-97 over Br of Kurk Creek in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 103 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,893 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,893 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was KY-97 over Br of Kurk Creek built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is KY-97 over Br of Kurk 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does KY-97 over Br of Kurk Creek carry?
About 1,893 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is KY-97 over Br of Kurk Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns KY-97 over Br of Kurk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.