KY-120 over Slough of Tradewater Riv
PoorPosted for loadCrittenden County, Kentucky · .20 MI West of Webster Cl · Structure no. 028B00009N
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 443
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-120 over Slough of Tradewater Riv is a concrete channel beam carrying KY-120 over Slough of Tradewater Riv in Crittenden County, Kentucky. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 443 vehicles a day, projected to reach 443 by 2040. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-120 over Slough of Tradewater Riv built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-120 over Slough of Tradewater Riv 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does KY-120 over Slough of Tradewater Riv carry?
About 443 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is KY-120 over Slough of Tradewater Riv?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns KY-120 over Slough of Tradewater Riv?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.