US Bridges

KY-121 over Oak Grove Creek

Fair

Graves County, Kentucky · .3 MI W. JCT US 45 · Structure no. 042B00264N

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,031
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-121 over Oak Grove Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-121 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 8,031 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,031 by 2039. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-121
CrossesOak Grove Creek
Location.3 MI W. JCT US 45
RouteState Highway 121
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.7525, -88.64472
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,031 (2019)
Projected traffic8,031 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 KY-121 over Oak Grove Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-121 over Oak Grove Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2022.

How much traffic does KY-121 over Oak Grove Creek carry?

About 8,031 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is KY-121 over Oak Grove Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m).

Who owns KY-121 over Oak Grove Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.