US Bridges

10th Street over Kess Creek

PoorPosted for load

Graves County, Kentucky · 480 Ft N. of Linden Drive · Structure no. 042C00200N

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,875
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

10th Street over Kess Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying 10th Street over Kess 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 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 1,875 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,875 by 2030. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries10th Street
CrossesKess Creek
Location480 Ft N. of Linden Drive
RouteCity Street 1032
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.71861, -88.64222
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.8 US tons
Inventory rating13.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,875 (2010)
Projected traffic1,875 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 10th Street over Kess Creek built?

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

What condition is 10th Street over Kess 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 10th Street over Kess Creek carry?

About 1,875 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is 10th Street over Kess Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 10th Street over Kess Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.