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KY-564 over Mayfield Creek

Fair

Graves County, Kentucky · .60 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 121 · Structure no. 042B00074N

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
513
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-564 over Mayfield Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-564 over Mayfield Creek in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 513 vehicles a day, projected to reach 513 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-564
CrossesMayfield Creek
Location.60 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 121
RouteState Highway 564
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.65889, -88.52361
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic513 (2023)
Projected traffic513 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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-564 over Mayfield Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-564 over Mayfield 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-564 over Mayfield Creek carry?

About 513 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-564 over Mayfield Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns KY-564 over Mayfield Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.