US Bridges

KY-464 over Vulton Creek

FairPosted for load

Graves County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI East of JCT Ky 940 · Structure no. 042B00146N

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
165 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
588
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-464 over Vulton Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-464 over Vulton 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 588 vehicles a day, projected to reach 588 by 2042. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-464
CrossesVulton Creek
Location1.0 MI East of JCT Ky 940
RouteState Highway 464
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.72861, -88.57722
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 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 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 span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic588 (2022)
Projected traffic588 by 2042
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$536,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-464 over Vulton Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-464 over Vulton 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-464 over Vulton Creek carry?

About 588 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-464 over Vulton Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-464 over Vulton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.