US Bridges

KY-1939 over Houston Creek

FairPosted for load

Bourbon County, Kentucky · 100 N of Ky 2335 · Structure no. 009B00065N

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
901
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1939 over Houston Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-1939 over Houston Creek in Bourbon County, Kentucky. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 901 vehicles a day, projected to reach 901 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1939
CrossesHouston Creek
Location100 N of Ky 2335
RouteState Highway 1939
CountyBourbon County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.13694, -84.29611
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic901 (2020)
Projected traffic901 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-1939 over Houston Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 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 2024.

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

About 901 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is KY-1939 over Houston Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1939 over Houston Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.