US Bridges

Kelly Cemetery RD over Little Blackford Creek

FairPosted for load

Daviess County, Kentucky · .2 MI S of JCT US 60 · Structure no. 030C00100N

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
492
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kelly Cemetery RD over Little Blackford Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kelly Cemetery RD over Little Blackford Creek in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 5 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 492 vehicles a day, projected to reach 762 by 2026. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKelly Cemetery RD
CrossesLittle Blackford Creek
Location.2 MI S of JCT US 60
RouteCounty Highway 1065
Coordinates37.87667, -86.98472
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic492 (2006)
Projected traffic762 by 2026
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Kelly Cemetery RD over Little Blackford Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kelly Cemetery RD over Little Blackford 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Kelly Cemetery RD over Little Blackford Creek carry?

About 492 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Kelly Cemetery RD over Little Blackford Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Kelly Cemetery RD over Little Blackford Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.