US Bridges

Hopewell Road over Turkey Creek

FairPosted for load

Graves County, Kentucky · .4 M. S. of Jct. Ky. 849 · Structure no. 042C00027N

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
326
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hopewell Road over Turkey Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Hopewell Road over Turkey Creek in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 326 vehicles a day, projected to reach 326 by 2029. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHopewell Road
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location.4 M. S. of Jct. Ky. 849
RouteCounty Highway 1011
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.88028, -88.61
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.1 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic326 (2009)
Projected traffic326 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hopewell Road over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hopewell Road over Turkey Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Hopewell Road over Turkey Creek carry?

About 326 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Hopewell Road over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Hopewell Road over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.