US Bridges

KY-554 over Rhodes Creek

Fair

Daviess County, Kentucky · .20 MI West of JCT US 431 · Structure no. 030B00115N

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,291
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-554 over Rhodes Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-554 over Rhodes Creek in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 5 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 2,291 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,291 by 2037. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-554
CrossesRhodes Creek
Location.20 MI West of JCT US 431
RouteState Highway 554
CountyDaviess County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.68111, -87.135
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,291 (2017)
Projected traffic2,291 by 2037
Trucks5%
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-554 over Rhodes Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-554 over Rhodes 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 2023.

How much traffic does KY-554 over Rhodes Creek carry?

About 2,291 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is KY-554 over Rhodes Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-554 over Rhodes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.