US Bridges

KY-408 over Wilson Creek

Fair

Graves County, Kentucky · .23 MI East of JCT Ky 945 · Structure no. 042B00124N

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
824
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-408 over Wilson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-408 over Wilson Creek in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 824 vehicles a day, projected to reach 824 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-408
CrossesWilson Creek
Location.23 MI East of JCT Ky 945
RouteState Highway 408
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.85528, -88.72556
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic824 (2022)
Projected traffic824 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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-408 over Wilson Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-408 over Wilson 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does KY-408 over Wilson Creek carry?

About 824 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-408 over Wilson Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns KY-408 over Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.