Beech Grove Road over Mayfield Creek
PoorClosed to trafficGraves County, Kentucky · .7 MI N of Ky. 1841 · Structure no. 042C00050N
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 96 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 180
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Beech Grove Road over Mayfield Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Beech Grove Road over Mayfield Creek in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 180 vehicles a day, projected to reach 180 by 2026. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| 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 Beech Grove Road over Mayfield Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Beech Grove 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 Beech Grove Road over Mayfield Creek carry?
About 180 vehicles per day (2006 count).
How long is Beech Grove Road over Mayfield Creek?
The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Beech Grove Road over Mayfield Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.