US Bridges

_KY-945 over _chalk Branch

Good

Graves County, Kentucky · _1.1 MI Nor of JCT Ky 440 · Structure no. 042B00307N

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
119
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

_KY-945 over _chalk Branch is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying _KY-945 over _chalk Branch in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 119 vehicles a day, projected to reach 119 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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Carries_KY-945
Crosses_chalk Branch
Location_1.1 MI Nor of JCT Ky 440
RouteState Highway 945
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.82083, -88.7025
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic119 (2022)
Projected traffic119 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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-945 over _chalk Branch built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is _KY-945 over _chalk Branch 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 2023.

How much traffic does _KY-945 over _chalk Branch carry?

About 119 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is _KY-945 over _chalk Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns _KY-945 over _chalk Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.