US Bridges

KY-339 over Bastic Creek

Good

Graves County, Kentucky · .60 Mi. W. JCT Ky 97 · Structure no. 042B00252N

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,175
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-339 over Bastic Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-339 over Bastic Creek in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-339
CrossesBastic Creek
Location.60 Mi. W. JCT Ky 97
RouteState Highway 339
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.64167, -88.61556
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.5 US tons
Inventory rating56.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 closed5 mi (8 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 Bastic Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-339 over Bastic 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 April 2022.

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

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

How long is KY-339 over Bastic Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns KY-339 over Bastic Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.