US Bridges

Owensboro Byp over Sutherland RD

Fair

Daviess County, Kentucky · Ebl .75 MI E-Us 431 Ntrch · Structure no. 030B00076R

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,406
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Owensboro Byp over Sutherland RD is a concrete tee beam carrying Owensboro Byp over Sutherland RD in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 20,406 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,855 by 2043. The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesOwensboro Byp
CrossesSutherland RD
LocationEbl .75 MI E-Us 431 Ntrch
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyDaviess County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.72556, -87.1075
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.2 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,406 (2023)
Projected traffic22,855 by 2043
Trucks6%
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$589,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Owensboro Byp over Sutherland RD built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Owensboro Byp over Sutherland 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does Owensboro Byp over Sutherland RD carry?

About 20,406 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Owensboro Byp over Sutherland RD?

The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Owensboro Byp over Sutherland RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.