US Bridges

Commonwealth Ct. over Horse Fork Creek

GoodPosted for load

Daviess County, Kentucky · 20' S. Ky 54 · Structure no. 030C00205N

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Commonwealth Ct. over Horse Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Commonwealth Ct. over Horse Fork Creek in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 244 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long.

CarriesCommonwealth Ct.
CrossesHorse Fork Creek
Location20' S. Ky 54
RouteCity Street 1892
Coordinates37.75194, -87.05472
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating30.2 US tons
Inventory rating18.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2015)
Projected traffic244 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Commonwealth Ct. over Horse Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Commonwealth Ct. over Horse Fork Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Commonwealth Ct. over Horse Fork Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Commonwealth Ct. over Horse Fork Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long.

Who owns Commonwealth Ct. over Horse Fork Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.