US Bridges

KY-135 over Hurricane Creek

FairPosted for load

Crittenden County, Kentucky · .70 MI S.W. of JCT Ky 91 · Structure no. 028B00024N

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
198 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-135 over Hurricane Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-135 over Hurricane Creek in Crittenden County, Kentucky. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 160 vehicles a day, projected to reach 160 by 2041. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-135
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location.70 MI S.W. of JCT Ky 91
RouteState Highway 135
CountyCrittenden County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.43306, -88.16444
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2021)
Projected traffic160 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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$500,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-135 over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-135 over Hurricane 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does KY-135 over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-135 over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns KY-135 over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.