US Bridges

KY-107 over Donaldson Creek

PoorPosted for load

Christian County, Kentucky · 3.6 MI S.W. of JCT Ky 287 · Structure no. 024B00041N

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,158
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-107 over Donaldson Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-107 over Donaldson Creek in Christian County, Kentucky. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,158 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,158 by 2043. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-107
CrossesDonaldson Creek
Location3.6 MI S.W. of JCT Ky 287
RouteState Highway 107
CountyChristian County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.65722, -87.66194
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16.6 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,158 (2023)
Projected traffic1,158 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-107 over Donaldson Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-107 over Donaldson Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does KY-107 over Donaldson Creek carry?

About 1,158 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-107 over Donaldson Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-107 over Donaldson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.