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KY-58 over Mayfield Creek

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Graves County, Kentucky · .1 MI E. JCT Ky 121 Byp · Structure no. 042B00259N

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,064
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-58 over Mayfield Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-58 over Mayfield Creek in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 years old, older 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 6,064 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,064 by 2041. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-58
CrossesMayfield Creek
Location.1 MI E. JCT Ky 121 Byp
RouteState Highway 58
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.74722, -88.62028
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,064 (2021)
Projected traffic6,064 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-58 over Mayfield Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-58 over Mayfield 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does KY-58 over Mayfield Creek carry?

About 6,064 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is KY-58 over Mayfield Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns KY-58 over Mayfield Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.