US Bridges

Ky 139 over Donaldson Creek

Good

Caldwell County, Kentucky · .90 Mi. Nor JCT Ky 70 · Structure no. 017B00090N

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
202 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
512
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 139 over Donaldson Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 139 over Donaldson Creek 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 8 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 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 139
CrossesDonaldson Creek
Location.90 Mi. Nor JCT Ky 70
RouteState Highway 139
CountyCaldwell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.26, -87.90556
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 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 closed21.7 mi (35 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 built?

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

What condition is Ky 139 over Donaldson Creek 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 carry?

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

How long is Ky 139 over Donaldson Creek?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 139 over Donaldson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.