US Bridges

KY-672 over Montgomery Creek

FairPosted for load

Caldwell County, Kentucky · .05 MI Sou. of JCT US 62 · Structure no. 017B00051N

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
152 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
874
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-672 over Montgomery Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-672 over Montgomery Creek in Caldwell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 5 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 874 vehicles a day, projected to reach 874 by 2042. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-672
CrossesMontgomery Creek
Location.05 MI Sou. of JCT US 62
RouteState Highway 672
CountyCaldwell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.16056, -87.7025
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.9 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic874 (2022)
Projected traffic874 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$418,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-672 over Montgomery Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-672 over Montgomery 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does KY-672 over Montgomery Creek carry?

About 874 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-672 over Montgomery Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-672 over Montgomery Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.