US Bridges

KY-564 over Fork of Mayfield Creek

Fair

Graves County, Kentucky · .20 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 339 · Structure no. 042B00076N

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
513
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-564 over Fork of Mayfield Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-564 over Fork of Mayfield Creek in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-564
CrossesFork of Mayfield Creek
Location.20 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 339
RouteState Highway 564
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.63056, -88.52389
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.2 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed6.8 mi (11 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 Fork of Mayfield Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

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

About 513 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-564 over Fork of Mayfield Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-564 over Fork of Mayfield Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.