US Bridges

5th St. (mayfield) over Red Duck Creek

FairPosted for load

Graves County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI N. JCT Ky 464 · Structure no. 042C00194N

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
237
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

5th St. (mayfield) over Red Duck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 5th St. (mayfield) over Red Duck Creek in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 237 vehicles a day, projected to reach 237 by 2030. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries5th St. (mayfield)
CrossesRed Duck Creek
Location0.1 MI N. JCT Ky 464
RouteCity Street 1217
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.73806, -88.63333
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 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 rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic237 (2010)
Projected traffic237 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 5th St. (mayfield) over Red Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5th St. (mayfield) over Red Duck 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 5th St. (mayfield) over Red Duck Creek carry?

About 237 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is 5th St. (mayfield) over Red Duck Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns 5th St. (mayfield) over Red Duck Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.