US Bridges

East Baldree Road over Br of Mayfield Creek

Fair

Graves County, Kentucky · .74 MI E. of US 45 · Structure no. 042C00162N

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
43
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Baldree Road over Br of Mayfield Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying East Baldree Road over Br of Mayfield 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 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.

It carries about 43 vehicles a day, projected to reach 43 by 2030. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Baldree Road
CrossesBr of Mayfield Creek
Location.74 MI E. of US 45
RouteCounty Highway 1441
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.89361, -88.66444
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating103.4 US tons
Inventory rating62.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43 (2010)
Projected traffic43 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 East Baldree Road over Br of Mayfield Creek built?

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

What condition is East Baldree Road over Br of Mayfield Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does East Baldree Road over Br of Mayfield Creek carry?

About 43 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is East Baldree Road over Br of Mayfield Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns East Baldree Road over Br of Mayfield Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.