US Bridges

Lewisport RD over Pup Creek

Fair

Daviess County, Kentucky · 1.3 Mi.E. JCT Old US 60 · Structure no. 030B00152R

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
509 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,079
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lewisport RD over Pup Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lewisport RD over Pup Creek in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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.

It carries about 6,079 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,079 by 2040. The structure is 509 ft (155.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLewisport RD
CrossesPup Creek
Location1.3 Mi.E. JCT Old US 60
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyDaviess County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.8375, -87.02833
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length509 ft (155.2 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,079 (2020)
Projected traffic6,079 by 2040
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Lewisport RD over Pup Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lewisport RD over Pup 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Lewisport RD over Pup Creek carry?

About 6,079 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Lewisport RD over Pup Creek?

The structure is 509 ft (155.2 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Lewisport RD over Pup Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.