South 8th Street over Red Duck Creek
PoorPosted for loadGraves County, Kentucky · 45 N. of Willow St. · Structure no. 042C00195N
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,671
- 2010 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
South 8th Street over Red Duck Creek is a concrete slab carrying South 8th Street over Red Duck Creek in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 4 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 1,671 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,671 by 2030. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South 8th Street over Red Duck Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is South 8th Street over Red Duck 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 2023.
How much traffic does South 8th Street over Red Duck Creek carry?
About 1,671 vehicles per day (2010 count).
How long is South 8th Street over Red Duck Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns South 8th Street over Red Duck Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.