US Bridges

Kahler-Mill Road over Hurricane Creek

GoodClosed to traffic

Graves County, Kentucky · 0.4 MI N JCT Ky 131 · Structure no. 042C00270N

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
145
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kahler-Mill Road over Hurricane Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kahler-Mill Road over Hurricane Creek in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 145 vehicles a day, projected to reach 145 by 2029. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKahler-Mill Road
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location0.4 MI N JCT Ky 131
RouteCounty Highway 1065
Coordinates36.89528, -88.53833
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
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 adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (2009)
Projected traffic145 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Kahler-Mill Road over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kahler-Mill Road over Hurricane Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Kahler-Mill Road over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Kahler-Mill Road over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Kahler-Mill Road over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.