US Bridges

KY-464 over Trib to Vulton Creek

FairPosted for load

Graves County, Kentucky · 1.6 MI East of JCT Ky 121 · Structure no. 042B00063N

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,127
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-464 over Trib to Vulton Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-464 over Trib to Vulton 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,127 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,127 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-464
CrossesTrib to Vulton Creek
Location1.6 MI East of JCT Ky 121
RouteState Highway 464
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.73667, -88.60611
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,127 (2022)
Projected traffic1,127 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-464 over Trib to Vulton Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-464 over Trib to Vulton 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does KY-464 over Trib to Vulton Creek carry?

About 1,127 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-464 over Trib to Vulton Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns KY-464 over Trib to Vulton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.