US Bridges

KY-114 over Middle Creek

Fair

Floyd County, Kentucky · 3.9 MI SE of JCT Ky 1427 · Structure no. 036B00023N

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,626
2021 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 4,626 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,626 by 2041. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesKY-114
CrossesMiddle Creek
Location3.9 MI SE of JCT Ky 1427
RouteState Highway 114
Coordinates37.66167, -82.88917
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,626 (2021)
Projected traffic4,626 by 2041
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
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 4,626 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is KY-114 over Middle Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns KY-114 over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.