US Bridges

KY-114 over Middle Creek

Fair

Floyd County, Kentucky · 2.2 MI W of JCT Ky 404 · Structure no. 036B00022N

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,055
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-114 over Middle Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-114 over Middle Creek in Floyd County, Kentucky. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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.

It carries about 10,055 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,055 by 2043. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-114
CrossesMiddle Creek
Location2.2 MI W of JCT Ky 404
RouteState Highway 114
CountyFloyd County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.64722, -82.84389
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,055 (2023)
Projected traffic10,055 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$649,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-114 over Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-114 over Middle 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does KY-114 over Middle Creek carry?

About 10,055 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is KY-114 over Middle Creek?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns KY-114 over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.