US Bridges

West 5th Street RD over Katie Meadow Slough

Fair

Daviess County, Kentucky · .2 MI E of JCT Ky 1554 · Structure no. 030C00103N

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
458
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West 5th Street RD over Katie Meadow Slough is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying West 5th Street RD over Katie Meadow Slough in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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.

It carries about 458 vehicles a day, projected to reach 709 by 2026. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWest 5th Street RD
CrossesKatie Meadow Slough
Location.2 MI E of JCT Ky 1554
RouteCounty Highway 1339
Coordinates37.77528, -87.24806
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.4 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic458 (2006)
Projected traffic709 by 2026
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

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 West 5th Street RD over Katie Meadow Slough built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is West 5th Street RD over Katie Meadow Slough 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 West 5th Street RD over Katie Meadow Slough carry?

About 458 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is West 5th Street RD over Katie Meadow Slough?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns West 5th Street RD over Katie Meadow Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.