US Bridges

KY-1207 over Rhodes Creek

Fair

Daviess County, Kentucky · 2.2 MI S.E. of JCT US 431 · Structure no. 030B00134N

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
209
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1207 over Rhodes Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-1207 over Rhodes Creek in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 209 vehicles a day, projected to reach 209 by 2041. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 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-1207
CrossesRhodes Creek
Location2.2 MI S.E. of JCT US 431
RouteState Highway 1207
CountyDaviess County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.62806, -87.15528
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2021)
Projected traffic209 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1207 over Rhodes Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1207 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-1207 over Rhodes Creek carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1207 over Rhodes Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1207 over Rhodes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.