Dove Road over Mayfield Creek
PoorPosted for loadGraves County, Kentucky · .2 MI N of JCT Ky 339 · Structure no. 042C00042N
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 80 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dove Road over Mayfield Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dove Road over Mayfield Creek in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2029. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dove Road over Mayfield Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dove Road over Mayfield Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Dove Road over Mayfield Creek carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2009 count).
How long is Dove Road over Mayfield Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Dove Road over Mayfield Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.