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KY-121 over Kess Creek

Good

Graves County, Kentucky · .05 Mi. N. JCT Ky 121 · Structure no. 042B00262N

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,079
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-121 over Kess Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-121 over Kess 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 10,079 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,079 by 2039. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-121
CrossesKess Creek
Location.05 Mi. N. JCT Ky 121
RouteState Highway 121
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.71667, -88.62139
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating71.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.5 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,079 (2019)
Projected traffic10,079 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 KY-121 over Kess Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-121 over Kess 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-121 over Kess Creek carry?

About 10,079 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is KY-121 over Kess Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.5 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns KY-121 over Kess Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.