US Bridges

KY-943 over Over Unnamed Stream

Good

Graves County, Kentucky · 1.6 MI S. of JCT Ky 94 · Structure no. 042B00265N

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
83
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-943 over Over Unnamed Stream is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-943 over Over Unnamed Stream 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 83 vehicles a day, projected to reach 83 by 2043. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-943
CrossesOver Unnamed Stream
Location1.6 MI S. of JCT Ky 94
RouteState Highway 943
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.53528, -88.80722
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic83 (2023)
Projected traffic83 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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-943 over Over Unnamed Stream built?

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

What condition is KY-943 over Over Unnamed Stream 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-943 over Over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 83 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-943 over Over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-943 over Over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.