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KY-120 over Sough of Tradewater Rvr

Good

Crittenden County, Kentucky · 0.1 M W of Webster CO LN · Structure no. 028B00067N

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
443
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-120 over Sough of Tradewater Rvr is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-120 over Sough of Tradewater Rvr in Crittenden County, Kentucky. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 443 vehicles a day, projected to reach 443 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-120
CrossesSough of Tradewater Rvr
Location0.1 M W of Webster CO LN
RouteState Highway 120
CountyCrittenden County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.39639, -87.84583
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic443 (2020)
Projected traffic443 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-120 over Sough of Tradewater Rvr built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-120 over Sough of Tradewater Rvr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does KY-120 over Sough of Tradewater Rvr carry?

About 443 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is KY-120 over Sough of Tradewater Rvr?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-120 over Sough of Tradewater Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.