US Bridges

KY-54 over Barnett Creek

Fair

Daviess County, Kentucky · .50 MI West of JCT Ky 142 · Structure no. 030B00017N

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,178
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-54 over Barnett Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-54 over Barnett Creek in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 13,178 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,178 by 2041. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-54
CrossesBarnett Creek
Location.50 MI West of JCT Ky 142
RouteState Highway 54
CountyDaviess County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.73778, -87.01917
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,178 (2021)
Projected traffic13,178 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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$358,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-54 over Barnett Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-54 over Barnett Creek 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 2021.

How much traffic does KY-54 over Barnett Creek carry?

About 13,178 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is KY-54 over Barnett Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-54 over Barnett Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.