Hereford Road over Br of Old Knob Creek
PoorClosed to trafficGraves County, Kentucky · .3 M. West of Ky. 303 · Structure no. 042C00064N
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hereford Road over Br of Old Knob Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hereford Road over Br of Old Knob Creek in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2030. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Hereford Road over Br of Old Knob Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hereford Road over Br of Old Knob 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Hereford Road over Br of Old Knob Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2010 count).
How long is Hereford Road over Br of Old Knob Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Hereford Road over Br of Old Knob Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.