US Bridges

King Road over Br of W Fk Mayfield Cree

FairPosted for load

Graves County, Kentucky · .5 MI E of JCT CR 5499 · Structure no. 042C00137N

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

King Road over Br of W Fk Mayfield Cree is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying King Road over Br of W Fk Mayfield Cree 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2026. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKing Road
CrossesBr of W Fk Mayfield Cree
Location.5 MI E of JCT CR 5499
RouteCounty Highway 1472
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.78389, -88.72139
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
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2006)
Projected traffic30 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 King Road over Br of W Fk Mayfield Cree built?

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

What condition is King Road over Br of W Fk Mayfield Cree 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does King Road over Br of W Fk Mayfield Cree carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is King Road over Br of W Fk Mayfield Cree?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns King Road over Br of W Fk Mayfield Cree?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.