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KY-1241 over Camp Creek Overflow

Fair

McCracken County, Kentucky · .09 MI Nor. of Graves Cl · Structure no. 073B00014N

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,077
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1241 over Camp Creek Overflow is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1241 over Camp Creek Overflow in McCracken County, Kentucky. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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.

It carries about 1,077 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,077 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long.

Location

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CarriesKY-1241
CrossesCamp Creek Overflow
Location.09 MI Nor. of Graves Cl
RouteState Highway 1241
CountyMcCracken County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.94389, -88.67889
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,077 (2023)
Projected traffic1,077 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 KY-1241 over Camp Creek Overflow built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1241 over Camp Creek Overflow 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 KY-1241 over Camp Creek Overflow carry?

About 1,077 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1241 over Camp Creek Overflow?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns KY-1241 over Camp Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.