US Bridges

KY-440 over Fork of Gilbert Creek

Fair

Graves County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI N.W. of JCT Ky 121 · Structure no. 042B00116N

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
630
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-440 over Fork of Gilbert Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-440 over Fork of Gilbert Creek in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 630 vehicles a day, projected to reach 630 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-440
CrossesFork of Gilbert Creek
Location1.0 MI N.W. of JCT Ky 121
RouteState Highway 440
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.81194, -88.70944
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic630 (2023)
Projected traffic630 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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-440 over Fork of Gilbert Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-440 over Fork of Gilbert 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does KY-440 over Fork of Gilbert Creek carry?

About 630 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-440 over Fork of Gilbert Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns KY-440 over Fork of Gilbert Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.