US Bridges

JC-9003 over Opossum Creek

Fair

Graves County, Kentucky · Nbl .40 Nor. of Ky 1748 O · Structure no. 042B00177R

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

About this bridge

JC-9003 over Opossum Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying JC-9003 over Opossum 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 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJC-9003
CrossesOpossum Creek
LocationNbl .40 Nor. of Ky 1748 O
RouteInterstate 69
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.69694, -88.71611
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 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 Opossum Creek built?

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

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

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

How long is JC-9003 over Opossum Creek?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns JC-9003 over Opossum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.