US Bridges

Sanderson Road over Br of Key Creek

FairPosted for load

Graves County, Kentucky · .7 MI SE of JCT Ky 1276 · Structure no. 042C00241N

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
88
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sanderson Road over Br of Key Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Sanderson Road over Br of Key Creek in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 6 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 88 vehicles a day, projected to reach 88 by 2029. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSanderson Road
CrossesBr of Key Creek
Location.7 MI SE of JCT Ky 1276
RouteCounty Highway 1467
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.78167, -88.66278
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating64.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88 (2009)
Projected traffic88 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Sanderson Road over Br of Key Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sanderson Road over Br of Key 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 Sanderson Road over Br of Key Creek carry?

About 88 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Sanderson Road over Br of Key Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Sanderson Road over Br of Key Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.