US Bridges

Scott Road over Br of Kurk Creek

FairPosted for load

Graves County, Kentucky · .2 M. N. of Jct. Ky. 339 · Structure no. 042C00046N

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
531
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scott Road over Br of Kurk Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Scott Road over Br of Kurk Creek in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 5 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 531 vehicles a day, projected to reach 531 by 2030. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesScott Road
CrossesBr of Kurk Creek
Location.2 M. N. of Jct. Ky. 339
RouteCounty Highway 1224
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.64361, -88.61472
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.4 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic531 (2010)
Projected traffic531 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Scott Road over Br of Kurk Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scott Road over Br of Kurk 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 Scott Road over Br of Kurk Creek carry?

About 531 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Scott Road over Br of Kurk Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Scott Road over Br of Kurk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.