US Bridges

Owens Chapel Road over Br Off Mayfield Creek

FairPosted for load

Graves County, Kentucky · .2 M. South of Ky. 1820 · Structure no. 042C00174N

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
376
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Owens Chapel Road over Br Off Mayfield Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Owens Chapel Road over Br Off 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 376 vehicles a day, projected to reach 376 by 2030. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOwens Chapel Road
CrossesBr Off Mayfield Creek
Location.2 M. South of Ky. 1820
RouteCounty Highway 1420
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.94417, -88.79389
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.4 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic376 (2010)
Projected traffic376 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 Owens Chapel Road over Br Off Mayfield Creek built?

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

What condition is Owens Chapel Road over Br Off 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 2024.

How much traffic does Owens Chapel Road over Br Off Mayfield Creek carry?

About 376 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Owens Chapel Road over Br Off Mayfield Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Owens Chapel Road over Br Off Mayfield Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.