US Bridges

US-45 over Jackson Creek

FairPosted for load

Graves County, Kentucky · 1.1 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 128 · Structure no. 042B00090N

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,380
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-45 over Jackson Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US-45 over Jackson Creek in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,380 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,380 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-45
CrossesJackson Creek
Location1.1 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 128
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.58167, -88.80139
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.7 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,380 (2023)
Projected traffic1,380 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$141,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-45 over Jackson Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-45 over Jackson 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 US-45 over Jackson Creek carry?

About 1,380 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US-45 over Jackson Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns US-45 over Jackson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.