US Bridges

Lydanne Bridge RD over Giles Ditch

Fair

Daviess County, Kentucky · .25 MI N - Ky 56 · Structure no. 030C00166N

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
463
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lydanne Bridge RD over Giles Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lydanne Bridge RD over Giles Ditch in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 463 vehicles a day, projected to reach 463 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLydanne Bridge RD
CrossesGiles Ditch
Location.25 MI N - Ky 56
RouteCounty Highway 1394
CountyDaviess County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.76111, -87.21306
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length47 ft (14.3 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 traffic463 (2022)
Projected traffic463 by 2042
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 Lydanne Bridge RD over Giles Ditch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lydanne Bridge RD over Giles Ditch 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 Lydanne Bridge RD over Giles Ditch carry?

About 463 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lydanne Bridge RD over Giles Ditch?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Lydanne Bridge RD over Giles Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.