KY-381 over Bacon Creek
GoodGraves County, Kentucky · 1.2 Mi.S. JCT Ky 97 · Structure no. 042B00255N
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 137 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 936
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-381 over Bacon Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-381 over Bacon Creek in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 936 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 936 by 2043. The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-381 over Bacon Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-381 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does KY-381 over Bacon Creek carry?
About 936 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is KY-381 over Bacon Creek?
The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns KY-381 over Bacon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.