KY-1820 over Branch of Mayfield Creek
PoorPosted for loadGraves County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI West of JCT Ky 339 · Structure no. 042B00269N
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 527
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-1820 over Branch of Mayfield Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-1820 over Branch of Mayfield Creek in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 527 vehicles a day, projected to reach 527 by 2039. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-1820 over Branch of Mayfield Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-1820 over Branch of Mayfield Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does KY-1820 over Branch of Mayfield Creek carry?
About 527 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is KY-1820 over Branch of Mayfield Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns KY-1820 over Branch of Mayfield Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.