US Bridges

Sharp RD over Rhodes Creek

Fair

Daviess County, Kentucky · 0.4 MI W of JCT US 431 · Structure no. 030C00141N

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
112
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sharp RD over Rhodes Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sharp RD over Rhodes Creek in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 112 vehicles a day, projected to reach 173 by 2026. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSharp RD
CrossesRhodes Creek
Location0.4 MI W of JCT US 431
RouteCounty Highway 1218
Coordinates37.67139, -87.13722
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112 (2006)
Projected traffic173 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Sharp RD over Rhodes Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sharp RD over Rhodes 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 Sharp RD over Rhodes Creek carry?

About 112 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Sharp RD over Rhodes Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Sharp RD over Rhodes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.