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KY-1241 over Mayfield Creek

Good

Graves County, Kentucky · .2 MI South Mccracken Lne · Structure no. 042B00284N

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
180 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
511
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1241 over Mayfield Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-1241 over Mayfield Creek in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 511 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 511 by 2038. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1241
CrossesMayfield Creek
Location.2 MI South Mccracken Lne
RouteState Highway 1241
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.93917, -88.68417
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (26 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic511 (2018)
Projected traffic511 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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-1241 over Mayfield Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1241 over Mayfield 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does KY-1241 over Mayfield Creek carry?

About 511 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is KY-1241 over Mayfield Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (26 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1241 over Mayfield Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.