US Bridges

South 9th Street over Red Duck Creek

PoorPosted for load

Graves County, Kentucky · 75" N. of College St. · Structure no. 042C00197N

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,394
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South 9th Street over Red Duck Creek is a concrete slab carrying South 9th Street over Red Duck Creek in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 6,394 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,394 by 2029. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSouth 9th Street
CrossesRed Duck Creek
Location75" N. of College St.
RouteCity Street 1219
Coordinates36.73472, -88.63861
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,394 (2009)
Projected traffic6,394 by 2029
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 South 9th Street over Red Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is South 9th 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 9th Street over Red Duck Creek carry?

About 6,394 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is South 9th Street over Red Duck Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns South 9th Street over Red Duck Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.