US Bridges

KY-945 over Branch of Mayfield Creek

PoorPosted for load

Graves County, Kentucky · .80 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 182 · Structure no. 042B00207N

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
327
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-945 over Branch of Mayfield Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-945 over Branch of Mayfield Creek in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 327 vehicles a day, projected to reach 327 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-945
CrossesBranch of Mayfield Creek
Location.80 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 182
RouteState Highway 945
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.93444, -88.725
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating13.1 US tons
Inventory rating7.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic327 (2021)
Projected traffic327 by 2041
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$118,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-945 over Branch of Mayfield Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-945 over Branch of Mayfield Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does KY-945 over Branch of Mayfield Creek carry?

About 327 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-945 over Branch of Mayfield Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns KY-945 over Branch of Mayfield Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.