US Bridges

Finley Road over Blackamore Creek

GoodPosted for load

Graves County, Kentucky · 1.4 MI NE of JCT Ky 129 · Structure no. 042C00132N

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Finley Road over Blackamore Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Finley Road over Blackamore Creek in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2030. The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesFinley Road
CrossesBlackamore Creek
Location1.4 MI NE of JCT Ky 129
RouteCounty Highway 1288
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.51778, -88.69833
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating30.2 US tons
Inventory rating18.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length84 ft (25.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2010)
Projected traffic40 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Finley Road over Blackamore Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Finley Road over Blackamore Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Finley Road over Blackamore Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Finley Road over Blackamore Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Finley Road over Blackamore Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.