US Bridges

Tobacco Road over Haskell Branch

FairPosted for load

Graves County, Kentucky · .40 MI West of JCT Ky 131 · Structure no. 042C00260N

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
93
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tobacco Road over Haskell Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Tobacco Road over Haskell Branch 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 93 vehicles a day, projected to reach 93 by 2029. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesTobacco Road
CrossesHaskell Branch
Location.40 MI West of JCT Ky 131
RouteCounty Highway 1024
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.84389, -88.58611
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.
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 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93 (2009)
Projected traffic93 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 Tobacco Road over Haskell Branch built?

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

What condition is Tobacco Road over Haskell Branch 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 Tobacco Road over Haskell Branch carry?

About 93 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Tobacco Road over Haskell Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Tobacco Road over Haskell Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.