Lewisport RD over Access Spur to Omu Plant
PoorDaviess County, Kentucky · .1 MI W of JCT Ky 144 · Structure no. 030B00001L
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 138 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,722
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lewisport RD over Access Spur to Omu Plant is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lewisport RD over Access Spur to Omu Plant in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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.
It carries about 6,722 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,722 by 2041. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lewisport RD over Access Spur to Omu Plant built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lewisport RD over Access Spur to Omu Plant 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Lewisport RD over Access Spur to Omu Plant carry?
About 6,722 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Lewisport RD over Access Spur to Omu Plant?
The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Lewisport RD over Access Spur to Omu Plant?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.