US Bridges

KY-1241 over Gilbert Creek

Good

Graves County, Kentucky · .95 Mi. S JCT Ky 408 · Structure no. 042B00257N

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,646
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1241 over Gilbert Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-1241 over Gilbert Creek in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 2,646 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,646 by 2037. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKY-1241
CrossesGilbert Creek
Location.95 Mi. S JCT Ky 408
RouteState Highway 1241
Coordinates36.84306, -88.65667
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,646 (2017)
Projected traffic2,646 by 2037
Trucks3%
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 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-1241 over Gilbert Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1241 over Gilbert 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does KY-1241 over Gilbert Creek carry?

About 2,646 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is KY-1241 over Gilbert Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1241 over Gilbert Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.