KY-662 over Blackford Creek
PoorPosted for loadDaviess County, Kentucky · At Hancock-Dav. Co. Line · Structure no. 030B00138N
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 232 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 265
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-662 over Blackford Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-662 over Blackford Creek in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 265 vehicles a day, projected to reach 265 by 2042. The structure is 232 ft (70.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-662 over Blackford Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-662 over Blackford Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does KY-662 over Blackford Creek carry?
About 265 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is KY-662 over Blackford Creek?
The structure is 232 ft (70.8 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns KY-662 over Blackford Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.