US Bridges

Bell City Road over Br of Terrapin Creek

FairPosted for load

Graves County, Kentucky · .6 M. West of Ky. 1485 · Structure no. 042C00073N

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
69
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bell City Road over Br of Terrapin Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bell City Road over Br of Terrapin Creek in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 6 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 69 vehicles a day, projected to reach 69 by 2030. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBell City Road
CrossesBr of Terrapin Creek
Location.6 M. West of Ky. 1485
RouteCounty Highway 1197
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.53028, -88.52
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69 (2010)
Projected traffic69 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$170,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bell City Road over Br of Terrapin Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bell City 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 2024.

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

About 69 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Bell City Road over Br of Terrapin Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Bell City Road over Br of Terrapin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.