US Bridges

KY-2139 over Br of Tull Creek

FairPosted for load

Fulton County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI SW of Ky 925 · Structure no. 038B00080N

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
126
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2139 over Br of Tull Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-2139 over Br of Tull Creek in Fulton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 126 vehicles a day, projected to reach 126 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-2139
CrossesBr of Tull Creek
Location1.5 MI SW of Ky 925
RouteState Highway 2139
CountyFulton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.51472, -89.22556
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.4 US tons
Inventory rating20.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2022)
Projected traffic126 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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-2139 over Br of Tull Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-2139 over Br of Tull 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does KY-2139 over Br of Tull Creek carry?

About 126 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-2139 over Br of Tull Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2139 over Br of Tull Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.