KY-54 over Branch of Deserted Creek
PoorPosted for loadDaviess County, Kentucky · .10 MI West of Ohio Cl · Structure no. 030B00016N
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,287
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-54 over Branch of Deserted Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-54 over Branch of Deserted Creek in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,287 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,287 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-54 over Branch of Deserted Creek built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-54 over Branch of Deserted Creek 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does KY-54 over Branch of Deserted Creek carry?
About 3,287 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is KY-54 over Branch of Deserted Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns KY-54 over Branch of Deserted Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.