US Bridges

KY-2192 over Branch of Mayfield Creek

PoorPosted for load

Graves County, Kentucky · .1 M. East of Ky. 945 · Structure no. 042B00227N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
302
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2192 over Branch of Mayfield Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying KY-2192 over Branch of Mayfield Creek in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 302 vehicles a day, projected to reach 302 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-2192
CrossesBranch of Mayfield Creek
Location.1 M. East of Ky. 945
RouteState Highway 2192
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.93667, -88.72306
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic302 (2023)
Projected traffic302 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$85,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-2192 over Branch of Mayfield Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-2192 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-2192 over Branch of Mayfield Creek carry?

About 302 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-2192 over Branch of Mayfield Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2192 over Branch of Mayfield Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.