US Bridges

Deward RD/CR-1154 over Vulton Creek

Good

Graves County, Kentucky · 0.4 MI S of Ky 464 · Structure no. 042C00336N

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deward RD/CR-1154 over Vulton Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Deward RD/CR-1154 over Vulton Creek in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2039. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDeward RD/CR-1154
CrossesVulton Creek
Location0.4 MI S of Ky 464
RouteCounty Highway 1154
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.71833, -88.55972
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.8 US tons
Inventory rating70.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2019)
Projected traffic20 by 2039
Trucks—
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 Deward RD/CR-1154 over Vulton Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deward RD/CR-1154 over Vulton 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 2021.

How much traffic does Deward RD/CR-1154 over Vulton Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Deward RD/CR-1154 over Vulton Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Deward RD/CR-1154 over Vulton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.