US Bridges

US-45 over Staffords Creek

Fair

Graves County, Kentucky · 7.2 Mi.S.-Mccrak. CO Line · Structure no. 042B00214L

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,826
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-45 over Staffords Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-45 over Staffords Creek in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 6,826 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,826 by 2042. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS-45
CrossesStaffords Creek
Location7.2 Mi.S.-Mccrak. CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.84194, -88.66111
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,826 (2022)
Projected traffic6,826 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Staffords Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-45 over Staffords 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 2022.

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

About 6,826 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US-45 over Staffords Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US-45 over Staffords Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.