US Bridges

KY-1890 over Mayfield Creek

FairPosted for load

Graves County, Kentucky · .70 MI East of JCT Ky 97 · Structure no. 042B00190N

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
264 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
379
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1890 over Mayfield Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1890 over Mayfield Creek in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 379 vehicles a day, projected to reach 379 by 2041. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1890
CrossesMayfield Creek
Location.70 MI East of JCT Ky 97
RouteState Highway 1890
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.67806, -88.60111
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic379 (2021)
Projected traffic379 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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-1890 over Mayfield Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1890 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-1890 over Mayfield Creek carry?

About 379 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1890 over Mayfield Creek?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1890 over Mayfield Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.