US Bridges

KY-585 over Middle Fork Drakes Creek

Fair

Allen County, Kentucky · At Simpson - Allen Cl · Structure no. 002B00060N

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
519
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-585 over Middle Fork Drakes Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-585 over Middle Fork Drakes Creek in Allen County, Kentucky. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 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 519 vehicles a day, projected to reach 519 by 2041. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-585
CrossesMiddle Fork Drakes Creek
LocationAt Simpson - Allen Cl
RouteState Highway 585
CountyAllen County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.75194, -86.40917
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating89.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic519 (2021)
Projected traffic519 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 KY-585 over Middle Fork Drakes Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-585 over Middle Fork Drakes 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does KY-585 over Middle Fork Drakes Creek carry?

About 519 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-585 over Middle Fork Drakes Creek?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-585 over Middle Fork Drakes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.