US Bridges

Fulton Road over Red Duck Creek

Fair

Graves County, Kentucky · .60 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 166 · Structure no. 042B00092N

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,530
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fulton Road over Red Duck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Fulton Road over Red Duck 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 1,530 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,530 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFulton Road
CrossesRed Duck Creek
Location.60 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 166
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.73056, -88.65444
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 20
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,530 (2023)
Projected traffic1,530 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fulton Road over Red Duck Creek built?

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

What condition is Fulton Road over Red Duck 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 Fulton Road over Red Duck Creek carry?

About 1,530 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Fulton Road over Red Duck Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Fulton Road over Red Duck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.