US Bridges

Ky 139 over Donaldson Creek Overflow

Good

Caldwell County, Kentucky · .70 Mi. Nor JCT Ky 70 · Structure no. 017B00089N

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
152 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
512
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 139 over Donaldson Creek Overflow is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Ky 139 over Donaldson Creek Overflow in Caldwell County, Kentucky. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 512 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 512 by 2041. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

CarriesKy 139
CrossesDonaldson Creek Overflow
Location.70 Mi. Nor JCT Ky 70
RouteState Highway 139
Coordinates37.25639, -87.90472
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic512 (2021)
Projected traffic512 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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 Donaldson Creek Overflow built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 139 over Donaldson Creek Overflow in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 139 over Donaldson Creek Overflow carry?

About 512 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ky 139 over Donaldson Creek Overflow?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 139 over Donaldson Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.