US Bridges

Hobbs Road over West Fork Mayfield Creek

PoorPosted for load

Graves County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI N. JCT Ky 80 · Structure no. 042C00306N

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hobbs Road over West Fork Mayfield Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Hobbs Road over West Fork Mayfield Creek in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2026. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesHobbs Road
CrossesWest Fork Mayfield Creek
Location1.5 MI N. JCT Ky 80
RouteCounty Highway 1386
Coordinates36.79306, -88.74944
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2006)
Projected traffic35 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Hobbs Road over West Fork Mayfield Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hobbs Road over West Fork Mayfield Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Hobbs Road over West Fork Mayfield Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Hobbs Road over West Fork Mayfield Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Hobbs Road over West Fork Mayfield Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.