US Bridges

Ky 97 over Torian Creek

Good

Graves County, Kentucky · 1 Mile N of Ky 1890 · Structure no. 042B00288N

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,182
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 97 over Torian Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Ky 97 over Torian Creek in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesKy 97
CrossesTorian Creek
Location1 Mile N of Ky 1890
RouteState Highway 97
Coordinates36.69306, -88.61444
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,182 (2022)
Projected traffic3,182 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 97 over Torian Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 97 over Torian 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does Ky 97 over Torian Creek carry?

About 3,182 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Ky 97 over Torian Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 97 over Torian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.