US Bridges

Boyd Road over Br Off Brush Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Graves County, Kentucky · 1.5 M. S. of Jct. Ky. 339 · Structure no. 042C00099N

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boyd Road over Br Off Brush Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Boyd Road over Br Off Brush Creek in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2026. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesBoyd Road
CrossesBr Off Brush Creek
Location1.5 M. S. of Jct. Ky. 339
RouteCounty Highway 1313
Coordinates36.62611, -88.74389
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
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.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0.2 US tons
Inventory rating0.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2006)
Projected traffic50 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Boyd Road over Br Off Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boyd Road over Br Off Brush 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 Boyd Road over Br Off Brush Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Boyd Road over Br Off Brush Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Boyd Road over Br Off Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.