US Bridges

KY-657 over Blackford Creek

Fair

Daviess County, Kentucky · On Hancock - Daviess Cl · Structure no. 030B00123N

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
172 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
226
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-657 over Blackford Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-657 over Blackford Creek in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 226 vehicles a day, projected to reach 226 by 2041. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-657
CrossesBlackford Creek
LocationOn Hancock - Daviess Cl
RouteState Highway 657
CountyDaviess County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.83028, -86.9
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic226 (2021)
Projected traffic226 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-657 over Blackford Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-657 over Blackford 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-657 over Blackford Creek carry?

About 226 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-657 over Blackford Creek?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-657 over Blackford Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.