US Bridges

KY-339 over West Mayfield Creek

PoorPosted for load

Graves County, Kentucky · .40 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 80 · Structure no. 042B00131N

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
462 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
1,886
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-339 over West Mayfield Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-339 over West Mayfield Creek in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,886 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,886 by 2042. The structure is 462 ft (140.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-339
CrossesWest Mayfield Creek
Location.40 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 80
RouteState Highway 339
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.80694, -88.78833
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadH 15
Structure length462 ft (140.8 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,886 (2022)
Projected traffic1,886 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-339 over West Mayfield Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-339 over West Mayfield Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does KY-339 over West Mayfield Creek carry?

About 1,886 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-339 over West Mayfield Creek?

The structure is 462 ft (140.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-339 over West Mayfield Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.