US Bridges

Pritchett Road over Richard Creek

FairPosted for load

Graves County, Kentucky · .2 Mi. N -Jct. US 45 · Structure no. 042C00212N

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
87
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pritchett Road over Richard Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Pritchett Road over Richard Creek in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 87 vehicles a day, projected to reach 87 by 2026. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPritchett Road
CrossesRichard Creek
Location.2 Mi. N -Jct. US 45
RouteCounty Highway 1350
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.70861, -88.69028
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36.6 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87 (2006)
Projected traffic87 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Pritchett Road over Richard Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pritchett Road over Richard 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 Pritchett Road over Richard Creek carry?

About 87 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Pritchett Road over Richard Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Pritchett Road over Richard Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.