US Bridges

KY-131 over Spring Creek Overflow

Good

Graves County, Kentucky · Spring Crk Bottom · Structure no. 042B00208N

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,249
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-131 over Spring Creek Overflow is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-131 over Spring Creek Overflow in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,249 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,249 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesKY-131
CrossesSpring Creek Overflow
LocationSpring Crk Bottom
RouteState Highway 131
Coordinates36.86056, -88.57222
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
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 rating99.2 US tons
Inventory rating59.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,249 (2021)
Projected traffic2,249 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-131 over Spring Creek Overflow built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-131 over Spring Creek Overflow in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2022.

How much traffic does KY-131 over Spring Creek Overflow carry?

About 2,249 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is KY-131 over Spring Creek Overflow?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns KY-131 over Spring Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.