US Bridges

East Byers Ave over Horse Fork Creek

FairPosted for load

Daviess County, Kentucky · 0.4 MI W JCT Ky 2155 · Structure no. 030C00176N

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,945
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Byers Ave over Horse Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying East Byers Ave over Horse Fork Creek in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,945 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,945 by 2039. The structure is 156 ft (47.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesEast Byers Ave
CrossesHorse Fork Creek
Location0.4 MI W JCT Ky 2155
RouteCity Street 1574
CountyDaviess County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.73556, -87.09556
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length156 ft (47.6 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,945 (2019)
Projected traffic4,945 by 2039
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 East Byers Ave over Horse Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Byers Ave over Horse Fork 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 2024.

How much traffic does East Byers Ave over Horse Fork Creek carry?

About 4,945 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is East Byers Ave over Horse Fork Creek?

The structure is 156 ft (47.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns East Byers Ave over Horse Fork Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.