US Bridges

KY-440 over North Fork of Wilson Crk

FairPosted for load

Graves County, Kentucky · .90 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 408 · Structure no. 042B00118N

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
630
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-440 over North Fork of Wilson Crk is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-440 over North Fork of Wilson Crk 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 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 630 vehicles a day, projected to reach 630 by 2043. The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-440
CrossesNorth Fork of Wilson Crk
Location.90 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 408
RouteState Highway 440
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.87, -88.75667
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.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length98 ft (30 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 North Fork of Wilson Crk built?

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

What condition is KY-440 over North Fork of Wilson Crk 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does KY-440 over North Fork of Wilson Crk carry?

About 630 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-440 over North Fork of Wilson Crk?

The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-440 over North Fork of Wilson Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.