US Bridges

JC-9003 over Obion Creek

Fair

Graves County, Kentucky · Nbl .10 Nor. of Ky 58 Op · Structure no. 042B00176R

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
208 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,762
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

JC-9003 over Obion Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying JC-9003 over Obion Creek in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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.

It carries about 5,762 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,145 by 2042. The structure is 208 ft (63.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJC-9003
CrossesObion Creek
LocationNbl .10 Nor. of Ky 58 Op
RouteInterstate 69
Coordinates36.68611, -88.72889
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length208 ft (63.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,762 (2022)
Projected traffic7,145 by 2042
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 JC-9003 over Obion Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is JC-9003 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 JC-9003 over Obion Creek carry?

About 5,762 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is JC-9003 over Obion Creek?

The structure is 208 ft (63.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns JC-9003 over Obion Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.