US Bridges

Red Bird Lane over Oak Grove Creek

FairPosted for load

Graves County, Kentucky · 200 NW N. 17th St. · Structure no. 042C00323N

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
251
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Bird Lane over Oak Grove Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Red Bird Lane over Oak Grove Creek in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 251 vehicles a day, projected to reach 306 by 2029. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRed Bird Lane
CrossesOak Grove Creek
Location200 NW N. 17th St.
RouteCity Street 1224
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.75222, -88.65222
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic251 (2009)
Projected traffic306 by 2029
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 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 Red Bird Lane over Oak Grove Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Bird Lane over Oak Grove 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 Red Bird Lane over Oak Grove Creek carry?

About 251 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Red Bird Lane over Oak Grove Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Red Bird Lane over Oak Grove Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.