US Bridges

Lewisport RD over Access Spur to City Powe

Fair

Daviess County, Kentucky · Ebl .1 MI W of JCT Ky 144 · Structure no. 030B00001R

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,722
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lewisport RD over Access Spur to City Powe is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lewisport RD over Access Spur to City Powe in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 6,722 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,722 by 2041. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLewisport RD
CrossesAccess Spur to City Powe
LocationEbl .1 MI W of JCT Ky 144
RouteState Highway 144
CountyDaviess County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.7925, -87.055
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,722 (2021)
Projected traffic6,722 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$556,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lewisport RD over Access Spur to City Powe built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lewisport RD over Access Spur to City Powe 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Lewisport RD over Access Spur to City Powe carry?

About 6,722 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Lewisport RD over Access Spur to City Powe?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Lewisport RD over Access Spur to City Powe?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.