US Bridges

KY-140 over Two Mile Creek

Fair

Daviess County, Kentucky · 2.0 MI East of JCT US 431 · Structure no. 030B00051N

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
799
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-140 over Two Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-140 over Two Mile Creek in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 799 vehicles a day, projected to reach 799 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-140
CrossesTwo Mile Creek
Location2.0 MI East of JCT US 431
RouteState Highway 140
CountyDaviess County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.61167, -87.06861
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 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 width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic799 (2023)
Projected traffic799 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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-140 over Two Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-140 over Two Mile 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-140 over Two Mile Creek carry?

About 799 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-140 over Two Mile Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns KY-140 over Two Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.