Poyners Chapel Roa over Br of Little Cypress Crk
PoorClosed to trafficGraves County, Kentucky · .75 MI W of JCT Ky 303 · Structure no. 042C00109N
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 77
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Poyners Chapel Roa over Br of Little Cypress Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Poyners Chapel Roa over Br of Little Cypress Crk in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 1 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 77 vehicles a day, projected to reach 77 by 2030. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Poyners Chapel Roa over Br of Little Cypress Crk built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Poyners Chapel Roa over Br of Little Cypress Crk 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 Poyners Chapel Roa over Br of Little Cypress Crk carry?
About 77 vehicles per day (2010 count).
How long is Poyners Chapel Roa over Br of Little Cypress Crk?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Poyners Chapel Roa over Br of Little Cypress Crk?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.