US-45 over Richard Creek
FairGraves County, Kentucky · 1.9 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 166 · Structure no. 042B00093N
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,475
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-45 over Richard Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US-45 over Richard 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 5,475 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,475 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-45 over Richard Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-45 over Richard 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 Richard Creek carry?
About 5,475 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US-45 over Richard Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns US-45 over Richard Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.