US Bridges

KY-1939 over Houston Creek

Fair

Bourbon County, Kentucky · .85 MI North of JCT US 27 · Structure no. 009B00008N

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,221
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1939 over Houston Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1939 over Houston Creek in Bourbon County, Kentucky. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older 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 1,221 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,221 by 2042. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1939
CrossesHouston Creek
Location.85 MI North of JCT US 27
RouteState Highway 1939
CountyBourbon County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.19556, -84.29194
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,221 (2022)
Projected traffic1,221 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$374,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1939 over Houston Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1939 over Houston 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does KY-1939 over Houston Creek carry?

About 1,221 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is KY-1939 over Houston Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1939 over Houston Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.