US Bridges

KY-83_ over Unnamed Stream_

Good

Graves County, Kentucky · 1.4 MI West of JCT 381_ · Structure no. 042B00305N

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
208
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-83_ over Unnamed Stream_ is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying KY-83_ over Unnamed Stream_ in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 208 vehicles a day, projected to reach 208 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-83_
CrossesUnnamed Stream_
Location1.4 MI West of JCT 381_
RouteState Highway 83
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.57528, -88.59778
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic208 (2023)
Projected traffic208 by 2043
Trucks0%
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-83_ over Unnamed Stream_ built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-83_ over Unnamed Stream_ 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does KY-83_ over Unnamed Stream_ carry?

About 208 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-83_ over Unnamed Stream_?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns KY-83_ over Unnamed Stream_?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.