US Bridges

KY-135 over Deer Creek

Fair

Crittenden County, Kentucky · On Livingston-Crittendn C · Structure no. 028B00041N

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
245 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
87
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-135 over Deer Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-135 over Deer Creek in Crittenden County, Kentucky. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 87 vehicles a day, projected to reach 87 by 2042. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-135
CrossesDeer Creek
LocationOn Livingston-Crittendn C
RouteState Highway 135
CountyCrittenden County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.39639, -88.34528
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87 (2022)
Projected traffic87 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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-135 over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-135 over Deer 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 2022.

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

About 87 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-135 over Deer Creek?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns KY-135 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.