US Bridges

US-45 over Mayfield Creek

Fair

Graves County, Kentucky · .93 Mi.S.Mccracken CO Lne · Structure no. 042B00212L

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
327 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,434
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-45 over Mayfield Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-45 over Mayfield Creek in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 6,434 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,434 by 2041. The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-45
CrossesMayfield Creek
Location.93 Mi.S.Mccracken CO Lne
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.93, -88.67333
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length327 ft (99.7 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,434 (2021)
Projected traffic6,434 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US-45 over Mayfield Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-45 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 2022.

How much traffic does US-45 over Mayfield Creek carry?

About 6,434 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is US-45 over Mayfield Creek?

The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US-45 over Mayfield Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.