US Bridges

KY-405 over Pup Creek

Fair

Daviess County, Kentucky · 2.4 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 183 · Structure no. 030B00100N

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
157 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,722
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-405 over Pup Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-405 over Pup Creek 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 1,722 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,722 by 2041. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-405
CrossesPup Creek
Location2.4 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 183
RouteState Highway 405
CountyDaviess County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.84194, -86.97889
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.7 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,722 (2021)
Projected traffic1,722 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-405 over Pup Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-405 over Pup 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-405 over Pup Creek carry?

About 1,722 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-405 over Pup Creek?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns KY-405 over Pup Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.