US Bridges

Shaw Road over Br Off Mayfield Creek

PoorPosted for load

Graves County, Kentucky · .5 MI W of JCT CR 5464 · Structure no. 042C00183N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
123
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shaw Road over Br Off Mayfield Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Shaw Road over Br Off Mayfield Creek in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 3 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 123 vehicles a day, projected to reach 123 by 2030. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesShaw Road
CrossesBr Off Mayfield Creek
Location.5 MI W of JCT CR 5464
RouteCounty Highway 1423
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.90722, -88.71028
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic123 (2010)
Projected traffic123 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Shaw Road over Br Off Mayfield Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shaw Road over Br Off Mayfield Creek 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 Shaw Road over Br Off Mayfield Creek carry?

About 123 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Shaw Road over Br Off Mayfield Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Shaw Road over Br Off Mayfield Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.