US Bridges

KY-121 over Over Julian Carroll Pw

Fair

Graves County, Kentucky · 1.1 MI NW of U.S. 45 · Structure no. 042B00274N

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
134 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,031
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-121 over Over Julian Carroll Pw is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-121 over Over Julian Carroll Pw in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-121
CrossesOver Julian Carroll Pw
Location1.1 MI NW of U.S. 45
RouteState Highway 121
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.75694, -88.65667
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.3 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,031 (2019)
Projected traffic8,031 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$678,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-121 over Over Julian Carroll Pw built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-121 over Over Julian Carroll Pw 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does KY-121 over Over Julian Carroll Pw carry?

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

How long is KY-121 over Over Julian Carroll Pw?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns KY-121 over Over Julian Carroll Pw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.