US Bridges

KY-97 over Br of Leach Creek

Fair

Graves County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI SE of E-Jct Ky 339 · Structure no. 042B00049N

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,681
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-97 over Br of Leach Creek is a concrete slab carrying KY-97 over Br of Leach Creek in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 1,681 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,681 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 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-97
CrossesBr of Leach Creek
Location1.5 MI SE of E-Jct Ky 339
RouteState Highway 97
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.62306, -88.57556
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,681 (2023)
Projected traffic1,681 by 2043
Trucks13%
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-97 over Br of Leach Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-97 over Br of Leach 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does KY-97 over Br of Leach Creek carry?

About 1,681 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is KY-97 over Br of Leach Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-97 over Br of Leach Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.