US Bridges

Wilford Street over Red Duck Creek

FairPosted for load

Graves County, Kentucky · 60 N. of College St. · Structure no. 042C00198N

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
468
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilford Street over Red Duck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Wilford 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 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 468 vehicles a day, projected to reach 468 by 2029. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 38 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWilford Street
CrossesRed Duck Creek
Location60 N. of College St.
RouteCity Street 1036
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.73472, -88.64
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 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 rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic468 (2009)
Projected traffic468 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Wilford Street over Red Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilford Street 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 Wilford Street over Red Duck Creek carry?

About 468 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Wilford Street over Red Duck Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Wilford Street over Red Duck Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.