US Bridges

Paducah Road over Oak Grove Creek

Good

Graves County, Kentucky · .5 Mi. S JCT Jackson Pk · Structure no. 042B00258N

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,256
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paducah Road over Oak Grove Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Paducah Road over Oak Grove 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 13,256 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,256 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPaducah Road
CrossesOak Grove Creek
Location.5 Mi. S JCT Jackson Pk
RouteU.S. Route 45
Coordinates36.7575, -88.64083
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 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 rating110 US tons
Inventory rating80.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.5 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,256 (2023)
Projected traffic13,256 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Paducah Road over Oak Grove Creek built?

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

What condition is Paducah Road over Oak Grove 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does Paducah Road over Oak Grove Creek carry?

About 13,256 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Paducah Road over Oak Grove Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Paducah Road over Oak Grove Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.