US Bridges

KY-1748 over Branch of Obion Creek_

GoodPosted for load

Graves County, Kentucky · .3 MI E of Jct. CR 5289_ · Structure no. 042B00290N

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
327
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1748 over Branch of Obion Creek_ is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-1748 over Branch of Obion Creek_ in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 327 vehicles a day, projected to reach 327 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1748
CrossesBranch of Obion Creek_
Location.3 MI E of Jct. CR 5289_
RouteState Highway 1748
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.68417, -88.70889
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic327 (2022)
Projected traffic327 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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-1748 over Branch of Obion Creek_ built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1748 over Branch of Obion 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1748 over Branch of Obion Creek_ carry?

About 327 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-1748 over Branch of Obion Creek_?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1748 over Branch of Obion Creek_?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.