KY-44 over Timber Creek
PoorPosted for loadAnderson County, Kentucky · .95 MI West of JCT Ky 53- · Structure no. 003B00028N
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 730
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-44 over Timber Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-44 over Timber Creek in Anderson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 730 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 730 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-44 over Timber Creek built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-44 over Timber Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does KY-44 over Timber Creek carry?
About 730 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is KY-44 over Timber Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns KY-44 over Timber Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.