US Bridges

KY-39 over Br of Gilberts Creek

FairPosted for load

Garrard County, Kentucky · 2.78 MI N of Lincoln Cl · Structure no. 040B00006N

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,242
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-39 over Br of Gilberts Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-39 over Br of Gilberts Creek in Garrard County, Kentucky. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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. 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 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-39
CrossesBr of Gilberts Creek
Location2.78 MI N of Lincoln Cl
RouteState Highway 39
CountyGarrard County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.56944, -84.54583
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating43.3 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 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 closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$155,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-39 over Br of Gilberts Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-39 over Br of Gilberts 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 2024.

How much traffic does KY-39 over Br of Gilberts Creek carry?

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

How long is KY-39 over Br of Gilberts Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns KY-39 over Br of Gilberts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.