US Bridges

Dove Road over Little Mayfield Creek

FairPosted for load

Graves County, Kentucky · 0.3 Mi.S. of Jct. Ky 121 · Structure no. 042C00205N

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
345
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dove Road over Little Mayfield Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Dove Road over Little Mayfield Creek in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 345 vehicles a day, projected to reach 345 by 2029. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesDove Road
CrossesLittle Mayfield Creek
Location0.3 Mi.S. of Jct. Ky 121
RouteCounty Highway 1163
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.66611, -88.53278
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic345 (2009)
Projected traffic345 by 2029
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dove Road over Little Mayfield Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dove Road over Little Mayfield 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 2024.

How much traffic does Dove Road over Little Mayfield Creek carry?

About 345 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Dove Road over Little Mayfield Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Dove Road over Little Mayfield Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.