US Bridges

KY-339 over Obion Creek

FairPosted for load

Graves County, Kentucky · 2.0 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 58 · Structure no. 042B00145N

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
152 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
319
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-339 over Obion Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-339 over Obion Creek in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 319 vehicles a day, projected to reach 319 by 2043. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-339
CrossesObion Creek
Location2.0 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 58
RouteState Highway 339
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.69333, -88.79
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic319 (2023)
Projected traffic319 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Obion Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-339 over Obion 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 November 2024.

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

About 319 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-339 over Obion Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-339 over Obion Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.