JULIAN M CAROLL PA
Carrying JULIAN M CAROLL PA over MAYFIELD CREEK OVERFLOW
SBL .75 MI E OF US45N NTR, Graves, Kentucky
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: JULIAN M CAROLL PA
The JULIAN M CAROLL PA bridge in Graves, Kentucky carries JULIAN M CAROLL PA over MAYFIELD CREEK OVERFLOW. It was built in 1967, making it 59 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 29.6 meters (97 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,086 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Kentucky bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 45.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How JULIAN M CAROLL PA compares
Live comparison across Kentucky.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1967
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 29.6 m (97 ft)
- Deck Width
- 12.8 m (42 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 4,086 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 042B00158L
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether JULIAN M CAROLL PA is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare JULIAN M CAROLL PA against other structures in Graves and across Kentucky. Kentucky bridges
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for JULIAN M CAROLL PA?
JULIAN M CAROLL PA in Graves, Kentucky has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is JULIAN M CAROLL PA inspected?
JULIAN M CAROLL PA's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 4,086 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. JULIAN M CAROLL PA is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for JULIAN M CAROLL PA?
JULIAN M CAROLL PA has an NBI inventory load rating of 45.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining JULIAN M CAROLL PA?
JULIAN M CAROLL PA is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is JULIAN M CAROLL PA and does age affect safety?
JULIAN M CAROLL PA was built in 1967, making it 59 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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