US Bridges

Bellmeade Dr. over Over Kess Creek

FairPosted for load

Graves County, Kentucky · 0.1 Mi.So. Macedonia St. · Structure no. 042C00315N

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bellmeade Dr. over Over Kess Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bellmeade Dr. over Over Kess Creek in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBellmeade Dr.
CrossesOver Kess Creek
Location0.1 Mi.So. Macedonia St.
RouteCity Street 1085
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.72056, -88.64917
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck12 ft (3.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Bellmeade Dr. over Over Kess Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bellmeade Dr. over Over Kess 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 Bellmeade Dr. over Over Kess Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Bellmeade Dr. over Over Kess Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Bellmeade Dr. over Over Kess Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.