US Bridges

KY-849 over Br of Mayfield Creek

Fair

Graves County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI East of JCT US 45 · Structure no. 042B00083N

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
763
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-849 over Br of Mayfield Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-849 over Br of Mayfield Creek in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 763 vehicles a day, projected to reach 763 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-849
CrossesBr of Mayfield Creek
Location1.5 MI East of JCT US 45
RouteState Highway 849
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.885, -88.64833
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic763 (2022)
Projected traffic763 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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-849 over Br of Mayfield Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-849 over Br 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does KY-849 over Br of Mayfield Creek carry?

About 763 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-849 over Br of Mayfield Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns KY-849 over Br of Mayfield Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.