US Bridges

KY-1920 over Wilson Creek

PoorPosted for load

Boyle County, Kentucky · W of Wihtes Rd. · Structure no. 011B00037N

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
552
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1920 over Wilson Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-1920 over Wilson Creek in Boyle County, Kentucky. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 3 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 552 vehicles a day, projected to reach 552 by 2041. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesKY-1920
CrossesWilson Creek
LocationW of Wihtes Rd.
RouteState Highway 1920
Coordinates37.68194, -84.97528
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic552 (2021)
Projected traffic552 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$106,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1920 over Wilson Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1920 over Wilson 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 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1920 over Wilson Creek carry?

About 552 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1920 over Wilson Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1920 over Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.