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Owensboro Byp over Bittle RD

Fair

Daviess County, Kentucky · Ebl .2 MI S of Ky 81 Ntrc · Structure no. 030B00072R

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,050
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Owensboro Byp over Bittle RD is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Owensboro Byp over Bittle RD in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 12,050 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,496 by 2038. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesOwensboro Byp
CrossesBittle RD
LocationEbl .2 MI S of Ky 81 Ntrc
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyDaviess County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.74972, -87.15611
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,050 (2018)
Projected traffic13,496 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$729,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Owensboro Byp over Bittle RD built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Owensboro Byp over Bittle RD 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 Owensboro Byp over Bittle RD carry?

About 12,050 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Owensboro Byp over Bittle RD?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Owensboro Byp over Bittle RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.