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KY-144 over Unname Stream

FairPosted for load

Daviess County, Kentucky · .35 MI East of JCT Ky 764 · Structure no. 030B00009N

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,354
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-144 over Unname Stream is a concrete culvert carrying KY-144 over Unname Stream in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 1,354 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,354 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-144
CrossesUnname Stream
Location.35 MI East of JCT Ky 764
RouteState Highway 144
CountyDaviess County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.75028, -86.84694
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,354 (2023)
Projected traffic1,354 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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-144 over Unname Stream built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-144 over Unname Stream 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does KY-144 over Unname Stream carry?

About 1,354 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is KY-144 over Unname Stream?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns KY-144 over Unname Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.