US Bridges

US-45 over Obion Creek

Fair

Graves County, Kentucky · .50 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 174 · Structure no. 042B00095N

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
152 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,115
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-45 over Obion Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US-45 over Obion 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 3,115 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,115 by 2041. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS-45
CrossesObion Creek
Location.50 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 174
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.685, -88.72667
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,115 (2021)
Projected traffic3,115 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 US-45 over Obion Creek built?

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

What condition is US-45 over Obion 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does US-45 over Obion Creek carry?

About 3,115 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US-45 over Obion Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US-45 over Obion Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.