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Gutherie Mays Rd. over Kemper Creek

Fair

Marion County, Kentucky · 45 E JCT Ky 1195 · Structure no. 078C00135N

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
52
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gutherie Mays Rd. over Kemper Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gutherie Mays Rd. over Kemper Creek in Marion County, Kentucky. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 52 vehicles a day, projected to reach 52 by 2029. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesGutherie Mays Rd.
CrossesKemper Creek
Location45 E JCT Ky 1195
RouteCounty Highway 1062
CountyMarion County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.59333, -85.20389
Functional classRural 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating84.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2009)
Projected traffic52 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Gutherie Mays Rd. over Kemper Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gutherie Mays Rd. over Kemper 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does Gutherie Mays Rd. over Kemper Creek carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Gutherie Mays Rd. over Kemper Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Gutherie Mays Rd. over Kemper Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.