US Bridges

Dog Creek RD over Western Kentucky Parkway

FairPosted for load

Grayson County, Kentucky · 1.MI N of Butler Co.Ln. · Structure no. 043B00082N

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
186 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
52
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dog Creek RD over Western Kentucky Parkway is a concrete tee beam carrying Dog Creek RD over Western Kentucky Parkway in Grayson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 52 vehicles a day, projected to reach 52 by 2039. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDog Creek RD
CrossesWestern Kentucky Parkway
Location1.MI N of Butler Co.Ln.
RouteCounty Highway 1375
CountyGrayson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.39694, -86.56444
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.3 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2019)
Projected traffic52 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Dog Creek RD over Western Kentucky Parkway built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dog Creek RD over Western Kentucky Parkway 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Dog Creek RD over Western Kentucky Parkway carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Dog Creek RD over Western Kentucky Parkway?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Dog Creek RD over Western Kentucky Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.