US Bridges

Waggoner Bottom RD over Obion Creek

FairPosted for load

Graves County, Kentucky · 1.3 MI E. of JCT Ky 129 · Structure no. 042C00226N

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
105
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waggoner Bottom RD over Obion Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Waggoner Bottom RD over Obion Creek in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 105 vehicles a day, projected to reach 105 by 2030. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesWaggoner Bottom RD
CrossesObion Creek
Location1.3 MI E. of JCT Ky 129
RouteCounty Highway 1270
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.60444, -88.67056
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2010)
Projected traffic105 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Waggoner Bottom RD over Obion Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waggoner Bottom RD over Obion 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 Waggoner Bottom RD over Obion Creek carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Waggoner Bottom RD over Obion Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Waggoner Bottom RD over Obion Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.