US Bridges

KY-339 over Obion Creek

Good

Graves County, Kentucky · .4 Mi. E. JCT Ky 129 · Structure no. 042B00219N

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,175
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-339 over Obion Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-339 over Obion Creek in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 1,175 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,175 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesKY-339
CrossesObion Creek
Location.4 Mi. E. JCT Ky 129
RouteState Highway 339
Coordinates36.63694, -88.68111
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,175 (2022)
Projected traffic1,175 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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-339 over Obion Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-339 over Obion Creek 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does KY-339 over Obion Creek carry?

About 1,175 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is KY-339 over Obion Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-339 over Obion Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.