Beech Grove Road over Br of Terrapin Creek
PoorClosed to trafficGraves County, Kentucky · .4 MI S of JCT Ky 94 · Structure no. 042C00079N
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 66
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Beech Grove Road over Br of Terrapin Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beech Grove 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 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 66 vehicles a day, projected to reach 66 by 2030. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 Beech Grove Road over Br of Terrapin Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Beech Grove Road over Br of Terrapin 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 Br of Terrapin Creek carry?
About 66 vehicles per day (2010 count).
How long is Beech Grove Road over Br of Terrapin Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Beech Grove Road over Br of Terrapin Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.