US Bridges

KY-258 over Delaware Creek

Fair

Daviess County, Kentucky · .50 MI Nor. of Mclean Cl · Structure no. 030B00135N

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
162
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-258 over Delaware Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-258 over Delaware Creek in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 162 vehicles a day, projected to reach 162 by 2041. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-258
CrossesDelaware Creek
Location.50 MI Nor. of Mclean Cl
RouteState Highway 258
CountyDaviess County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.68667, -87.39639
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic162 (2021)
Projected traffic162 by 2041
Trucks0%
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 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-258 over Delaware Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-258 over Delaware 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-258 over Delaware Creek carry?

About 162 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-258 over Delaware Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-258 over Delaware Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.