KY-1945 over Garner Creek
PoorPosted for loadBoyd County, Kentucky · .05 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 854 · Structure no. 010B00042N
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 140
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-1945 over Garner Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-1945 over Garner Creek in Boyd County, Kentucky. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 140 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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-1945 over Garner Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-1945 over Garner 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does KY-1945 over Garner Creek carry?
About 140 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is KY-1945 over Garner Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns KY-1945 over Garner Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.