US Bridges

KY-849 over Mayfield Creek

Fair

Graves County, Kentucky · 2.2 MI East of JCT US 45 · Structure no. 042B00084N

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
265 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
763
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-849 over Mayfield Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-849 over 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 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 763 vehicles a day, projected to reach 763 by 2042. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-849
CrossesMayfield Creek
Location2.2 MI East of JCT US 45
RouteState Highway 849
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.88528, -88.63639
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 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 closed11.8 mi (19 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 Mayfield Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-849 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 September 2024.

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

About 763 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-849 over Mayfield Creek?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-849 over Mayfield Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.