KY-97 over Bacon Creek
GoodGraves County, Kentucky · .5 Mi. SE JCT Ky 339 · Structure no. 042B00253N
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 153 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,681
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-97 over Bacon Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-97 over Bacon Creek in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,681 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,681 by 2043. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-97 over Bacon Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-97 over Bacon 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does KY-97 over Bacon Creek carry?
About 1,681 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is KY-97 over Bacon Creek?
The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns KY-97 over Bacon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.