US Bridges

Ky 534 over Fork of Mayfield Creek

Good

Graves County, Kentucky · .6 MI South of Ky 348 · Structure no. 042B00304N

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
377
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 534 over Fork of Mayfield Creek is a steel culvert carrying Ky 534 over Fork of Mayfield Creek in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 377 vehicles a day, projected to reach 377 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long.

Location

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CarriesKy 534
CrossesFork of Mayfield Creek
Location.6 MI South of Ky 348
RouteState Highway 534
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.91028, -88.51889
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic377 (2022)
Projected traffic377 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 534 over Fork of Mayfield Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 534 over Fork of 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 534 over Fork of Mayfield Creek carry?

About 377 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ky 534 over Fork of Mayfield Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Ky 534 over Fork of Mayfield Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.