US Bridges

Hopewell Road over South Fork Creek

FairPosted for load

Graves County, Kentucky · .13 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 994 · Structure no. 042C00261N

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
382
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hopewell Road over South Fork Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Hopewell Road over South Fork Creek in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 382 vehicles a day, projected to reach 382 by 2029. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesHopewell Road
CrossesSouth Fork Creek
Location.13 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 994
RouteCounty Highway 1011
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.92778, -88.61056
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic382 (2009)
Projected traffic382 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hopewell Road over South Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hopewell Road over South Fork 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 Hopewell Road over South Fork Creek carry?

About 382 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Hopewell Road over South Fork Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Hopewell Road over South Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.