Deward Rd/cr-1154 over Vulton Creek
Graves County, Kentucky · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Deward Rd/cr-1154 over Vulton Creek in Graves County, Kentucky, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 8 (very good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 20 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2019).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 112 of the 380 inventoried bridges in Graves County rated good (29.5%); 40 (10.5%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated October 2021, on a 48-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete multiple box beam |
| Length | about 63 ft |
| Location | 0.4 Mi S of Ky 464 |
| NBI structure number | 042C00336N |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | October 2021 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 48 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Kentucky department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Graves County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US-45 over Key Creek | 1968 | 16,933 | Fair |
| Ky-121 over Red Duck Creek | 1999 | 13,901 | Good |
| Paducah Road over Oak Grove Creek | 1999 | 13,256 | Good |
| Ky. 80 over Unnamed Stream | 2007 | 12,060 | Good |
| Ky-121x over Red Duck Creek | 1984 | 11,705 | Good |
| Jc-9003 over Cane Creek | 1967 | 11,524 | Fair |
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