US Bridges

Free Silver Road over Pup Creek

Fair

Daviess County, Kentucky · 1.2 Mi. SE Jct. Ky 1389 · Structure no. 030C00188N

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Free Silver Road over Pup Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Free Silver Road over Pup Creek in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2034. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFree Silver Road
CrossesPup Creek
Location1.2 Mi. SE Jct. Ky 1389
RouteCounty Highway 1045
CountyDaviess County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.81, -86.935
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 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2014)
Projected traffic50 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Free Silver Road over Pup Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Free Silver Road over Pup 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 Free Silver Road over Pup Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Free Silver Road over Pup Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Free Silver Road over Pup Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.