US Bridges

Keller RD over Keller Ditch

FairPosted for load

Daviess County, Kentucky · 0.2 MI E JCT Ky 81 · Structure no. 030C00178N

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
109
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Keller RD over Keller Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Keller RD over Keller Ditch in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 109 vehicles a day, projected to reach 169 by 2026. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKeller RD
CrossesKeller Ditch
Location0.2 MI E JCT Ky 81
RouteCounty Highway 1301
Coordinates37.70861, -87.18
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic109 (2006)
Projected traffic169 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Keller RD over Keller Ditch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Keller RD over Keller 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 Keller RD over Keller Ditch carry?

About 109 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Keller RD over Keller Ditch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Keller RD over Keller Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.