US Bridges

Westplains Road over Mayfield Creek

GoodPosted for load

Graves County, Kentucky · 1.1 MI E. JCT Ky 1241 · Structure no. 042C00295N

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
117 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westplains Road over Mayfield Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Westplains Road over Mayfield Creek in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2029. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWestplains Road
CrossesMayfield Creek
Location1.1 MI E. JCT Ky 1241
RouteCounty Highway 1019
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.81889, -88.63056
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating55.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2009)
Projected traffic150 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Westplains Road over Mayfield Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westplains Road over Mayfield 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Westplains Road over Mayfield Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Westplains Road over Mayfield Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Westplains Road over Mayfield Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.