US Bridges

Swan Road over Br of Terrapin Creek

FairPosted for load

Graves County, Kentucky · .3 M. East of Ky. 97 · Structure no. 042C00062N

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
59 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
79
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Swan Road over Br of Terrapin Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Swan Road over Br of Terrapin 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 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 79 vehicles a day, projected to reach 79 by 2030. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSwan Road
CrossesBr of Terrapin Creek
Location.3 M. East of Ky. 97
RouteCounty Highway 1192
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.56417, -88.51667
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating50.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOpen grating
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79 (2010)
Projected traffic79 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Swan Road over Br of Terrapin Creek built?

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

What condition is Swan Road over Br of Terrapin 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Swan Road over Br of Terrapin Creek carry?

About 79 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Swan Road over Br of Terrapin Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Swan Road over Br of Terrapin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.