US Bridges

Ky 1456 over Yellow Creek

Good

Daviess County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI SE JCT Ky 144 · Structure no. 030B00179N

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,583
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1456 over Yellow Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 1456 over Yellow Creek in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,583 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,583 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 1456
CrossesYellow Creek
Location1.0 MI SE JCT Ky 144
RouteState Highway 1456
CountyDaviess County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.78528, -87.0375
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,583 (2022)
Projected traffic3,583 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 1456 over Yellow Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 1456 over Yellow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 1456 over Yellow Creek carry?

About 3,583 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ky 1456 over Yellow Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1456 over Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.