US Bridges

Ky 139 over Dry Creek

Fair

Caldwell County, Kentucky · 0.5 MI S Jct. Ky 126 · Structure no. 017B00087N

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,544
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 139 over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Ky 139 over Dry Creek in Caldwell County, Kentucky. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 5 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 1,544 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,544 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 139
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.5 MI S Jct. Ky 126
RouteState Highway 139
CountyCaldwell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.02472, -87.875
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating86.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,544 (2021)
Projected traffic1,544 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 139 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 139 over Dry 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 139 over Dry Creek carry?

About 1,544 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ky 139 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 139 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.