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KY-39 over Turkey Creek

FairPosted for load

Garrard County, Kentucky · .10 M S JCT Ky 1972 · Structure no. 040B00005N

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,242
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-39 over Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-39 over Turkey Creek in Garrard County, Kentucky. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 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 1,242 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,242 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-39
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location.10 M S JCT Ky 1972
RouteState Highway 39
CountyGarrard County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.59694, -84.56722
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,242 (2022)
Projected traffic1,242 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-39 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-39 over Turkey 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does KY-39 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 1,242 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is KY-39 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns KY-39 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.