US Bridges

Beech Grove Rd. over Br. of Terrapin Creek

Good

Graves County, Kentucky · .6 MI S. of JCT Ky 94 · Structure no. 042C00334N

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
66
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beech Grove Rd. over Br. of Terrapin Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Beech Grove Rd. over Br. of Terrapin Creek in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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.

It carries about 66 vehicles a day, projected to reach 66 by 2030. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBeech Grove Rd.
CrossesBr. of Terrapin Creek
Location.6 MI S. of JCT Ky 94
RouteCounty Highway 1170
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.58028, -88.505
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating74.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66 (2010)
Projected traffic66 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Beech Grove Rd. over Br. of Terrapin Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beech Grove Rd. over Br. of Terrapin 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 2022.

How much traffic does Beech Grove Rd. over Br. of Terrapin Creek carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Beech Grove Rd. over Br. of Terrapin Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Beech Grove Rd. over Br. of Terrapin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.