KY-1485 over Terrapin Creek
PoorClosed to trafficGraves County, Kentucky · .80 MI S.W. of JCT Ky 97 · Structure no. 042B00138N
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 66 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 195
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-1485 over Terrapin Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying KY-1485 over Terrapin Creek in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 1 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 195 vehicles a day, projected to reach 195 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-1485 over Terrapin Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-1485 over Terrapin 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does KY-1485 over Terrapin Creek carry?
About 195 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is KY-1485 over Terrapin Creek?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns KY-1485 over Terrapin Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.