US Bridges

KY-2422 over Br of Obion Creek

PoorPosted for load

Graves County, Kentucky · 1 MI E of JCT CR 5330 · Structure no. 042B00232N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
134
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2422 over Br of Obion Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying KY-2422 over Br of Obion 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 134 vehicles a day, projected to reach 134 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesKY-2422
CrossesBr of Obion Creek
Location1 MI E of JCT CR 5330
RouteState Highway 2422
Coordinates36.5825, -88.65472
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating18.5 US tons
Inventory rating11.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic134 (2021)
Projected traffic134 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-2422 over Br of Obion Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-2422 over Br of Obion 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-2422 over Br of Obion Creek carry?

About 134 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-2422 over Br of Obion Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2422 over Br of Obion Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.