US Bridges

KY-115 over Spring Creek

FairPosted for load

Christian County, Kentucky · .80 MI Sou. of JCT US 41 · Structure no. 024B00026N

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,449
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-115 over Spring Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-115 over Spring Creek in Christian County, Kentucky. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 3,449 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,449 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-115
CrossesSpring Creek
Location.80 MI Sou. of JCT US 41
RouteState Highway 115
CountyChristian County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.77139, -87.36361
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
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,449 (2023)
Projected traffic3,449 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$147,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-115 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-115 over Spring 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does KY-115 over Spring Creek carry?

About 3,449 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is KY-115 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns KY-115 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.