Lower River RD over Cowhide Slough
FairPosted for loadDaviess County, Kentucky · 1.3 MI E Ky 279 · Structure no. 030C00162N
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 102
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lower River RD over Cowhide Slough is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lower River RD over Cowhide Slough in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 102 vehicles a day, projected to reach 158 by 2026. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lower River RD over Cowhide Slough built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lower River RD over Cowhide 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 Lower River RD over Cowhide Slough carry?
About 102 vehicles per day (2006 count).
How long is Lower River RD over Cowhide Slough?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Lower River RD over Cowhide Slough?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.