US Bridges

KY-94 over Terrapin Creek

Fair

Graves County, Kentucky · .30 MI East of JCT Ky 564 · Structure no. 042B00064N

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,934
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-94 over Terrapin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-94 over Terrapin Creek 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 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 1,934 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,934 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-94
CrossesTerrapin Creek
Location.30 MI East of JCT Ky 564
RouteState Highway 94
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.58972, -88.51833
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,934 (2023)
Projected traffic1,934 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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-94 over Terrapin Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-94 over Terrapin 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-94 over Terrapin Creek carry?

About 1,934 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is KY-94 over Terrapin Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-94 over Terrapin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.