US Bridges

Lewisport RD over Yellow Creek

Fair

Daviess County, Kentucky · 1.1 Mi.E. JCT Ky 144 · Structure no. 030B00155N

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
206 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,184
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lewisport RD over Yellow Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lewisport RD over Yellow Creek in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 3,184 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,184 by 2041. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLewisport RD
CrossesYellow Creek
Location1.1 Mi.E. JCT Ky 144
RouteState Highway 2830
CountyDaviess County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.81111, -87.04444
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.2 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,184 (2021)
Projected traffic3,184 by 2041
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 Lewisport RD over Yellow Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lewisport RD over Yellow 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 Yellow Creek carry?

About 3,184 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Lewisport RD over Yellow Creek?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Lewisport RD over Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.