US Bridges

Ky 405 over Trib. to Vanburen Creek

Fair

Daviess County, Kentucky · _135 N. Jct. Ky 1831 · Structure no. 030B00167N

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,570
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 405 over Trib. to Vanburen Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ky 405 over Trib. to Vanburen Creek in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 2,570 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,570 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 405
CrossesTrib. to Vanburen Creek
Location_135 N. Jct. Ky 1831
RouteState Highway 405
CountyDaviess County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.81722, -87.01056
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,570 (2021)
Projected traffic2,570 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 405 over Trib. to Vanburen Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 405 over Trib. to Vanburen 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 405 over Trib. to Vanburen Creek carry?

About 2,570 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Ky 405 over Trib. to Vanburen Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m).

Who owns Ky 405 over Trib. to Vanburen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.