US Bridges

East Slaughter Rd. over Ford Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Graves County, Kentucky · .4 M. E. of Jct. Ky. 303 · Structure no. 042C00049N

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
214
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Slaughter Rd. over Ford Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying East Slaughter Rd. over Ford Creek in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 214 vehicles a day, projected to reach 214 by 2030. 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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CarriesEast Slaughter Rd.
CrossesFord Creek
Location.4 M. E. of Jct. Ky. 303
RouteCounty Highway 1649
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.66389, -88.62556
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0.2 US tons
Inventory rating0.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic214 (2010)
Projected traffic214 by 2030
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 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 East Slaughter Rd. over Ford Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Slaughter Rd. over Ford 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 East Slaughter Rd. over Ford Creek carry?

About 214 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is East Slaughter Rd. over Ford Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns East Slaughter Rd. over Ford Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.