US Bridges

KY-140 over Branch-Rhodes Creek

FairPosted for load

Daviess County, Kentucky · 1.8 Mi.W JCT US 431 · Structure no. 030B00151N

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
351
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-140 over Branch-Rhodes Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-140 over Branch-Rhodes Creek in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 351 vehicles a day, projected to reach 351 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-140
CrossesBranch-Rhodes Creek
Location1.8 Mi.W JCT US 431
RouteState Highway 140
CountyDaviess County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.59639, -87.13083
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating51.1 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2022)
Projected traffic351 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-140 over Branch-Rhodes Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-140 over Branch-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-140 over Branch-Rhodes Creek carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-140 over Branch-Rhodes Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns KY-140 over Branch-Rhodes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.