US Bridges

KY-339 over Mayfield Creek

FairPosted for load

Graves County, Kentucky · .40 MI West of JCT Ky 564 · Structure no. 042B00141N

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
165 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
239
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-339 over Mayfield Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-339 over Mayfield Creek in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 239 vehicles a day, projected to reach 239 by 2043. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-339
CrossesMayfield Creek
Location.40 MI West of JCT Ky 564
RouteState Highway 339
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.63444, -88.53083
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic239 (2023)
Projected traffic239 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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-339 over Mayfield Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-339 over Mayfield 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 2024.

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

About 239 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-339 over Mayfield Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-339 over Mayfield Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.