US Bridges

Laketown RD over Trib to Horseman Ditch

Fair

Daviess County, Kentucky · 1 MI E Ky 811 in 051 · Structure no. 030C00185N

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
52
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laketown RD over Trib to Horseman Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Laketown RD over Trib to Horseman Ditch in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 52 vehicles a day, projected to reach 81 by 2026. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLaketown RD
CrossesTrib to Horseman Ditch
Location1 MI E Ky 811 in 051
RouteCounty Highway 1356
CountyDaviess County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.87611, -87.30111
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.1 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2006)
Projected traffic81 by 2026
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 Laketown RD over Trib to Horseman Ditch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Laketown RD over Trib to Horseman 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 Laketown RD over Trib to Horseman Ditch carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Laketown RD over Trib to Horseman Ditch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Laketown RD over Trib to Horseman Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.