US Bridges

KY-123 over Truman Creek

Good

Carlisle County, Kentucky · 1.0 Ml West of JCT US 51 · Structure no. 020B00069N

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
780
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-123 over Truman Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-123 over Truman Creek in Carlisle 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 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 780 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2040. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-123
CrossesTruman Creek
Location1.0 Ml West of JCT US 51
RouteState Highway 123
CountyCarlisle County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.86444, -89.03
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating83.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic780 (2020)
Projected traffic780 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-123 over Truman Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-123 over Truman 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does KY-123 over Truman Creek carry?

About 780 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is KY-123 over Truman Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns KY-123 over Truman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.