US Bridges

Berry RD over Knoblick Creek

Fair

Daviess County, Kentucky · 0.3 MI E JCT Ky 500 · Structure no. 030C00134N

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Berry RD over Knoblick Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Berry RD over Knoblick Creek in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 130 vehicles a day, projected to reach 201 by 2026. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBerry RD
CrossesKnoblick Creek
Location0.3 MI E JCT Ky 500
RouteCounty Highway 1283
CountyDaviess County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.71139, -87.32194
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.3 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2006)
Projected traffic201 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 Berry RD over Knoblick Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Berry RD over Knoblick 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 2022.

How much traffic does Berry RD over Knoblick Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Berry RD over Knoblick Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Berry RD over Knoblick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.