US Bridges

Beech Grove Road over Little Mayfield Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Graves County, Kentucky · .8 M. S. of Jct. Ky. 121 · Structure no. 042C00051N

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
349
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beech Grove Road over Little Mayfield Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Beech Grove Road over Little Mayfield Creek in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 349 vehicles a day, projected to reach 349 by 2029. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBeech Grove Road
CrossesLittle Mayfield Creek
Location.8 M. S. of Jct. Ky. 121
RouteCounty Highway 1170
Coordinates36.6525, -88.50556
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
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 rating0.2 US tons
Inventory rating0.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic349 (2009)
Projected traffic349 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Beech Grove Road over Little Mayfield Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beech Grove Road over Little 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 Little Mayfield Creek carry?

About 349 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Beech Grove Road over Little Mayfield Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Beech Grove Road over Little Mayfield Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.