US Bridges

KY-303 over Fork of Mayfield Creek

Fair

Graves County, Kentucky · .05 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 189 · Structure no. 042B00081N

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,533
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-303 over Fork of Mayfield Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-303 over Fork of Mayfield 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 5,533 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,533 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-303
CrossesFork of Mayfield Creek
Location.05 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 189
RouteState Highway 303
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.67917, -88.6325
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.7 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,533 (2023)
Projected traffic5,533 by 2043
Trucks13%
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-303 over Fork of Mayfield Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-303 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does KY-303 over Fork of Mayfield Creek carry?

About 5,533 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is KY-303 over Fork of Mayfield Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns KY-303 over Fork of Mayfield Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.