Ky 97 over Kess Creek Overflow
GoodGraves County, Kentucky · South Ky 97/KY 80 Inter. · Structure no. 042B00285N
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,182
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ky 97 over Kess Creek Overflow is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 97 over Kess Creek Overflow 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 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 3,182 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,182 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ky 97 over Kess Creek Overflow built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ky 97 over Kess Creek Overflow 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 97 over Kess Creek Overflow carry?
About 3,182 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Ky 97 over Kess Creek Overflow?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns Ky 97 over Kess Creek Overflow?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.