US Bridges

KY-1 over Old Town Creek

Fair

Greenup County, Kentucky · 2.4 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 784 · Structure no. 045B00005N

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
816
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1 over Old Town Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1 over Old Town Creek in Greenup County, Kentucky. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 816 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 816 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1
CrossesOld Town Creek
Location2.4 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 784
RouteState Highway 1
CountyGreenup County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.44167, -82.8975
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic816 (2021)
Projected traffic816 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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-1 over Old Town Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1 over Old Town 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 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1 over Old Town Creek carry?

About 816 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is KY-1 over Old Town Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1 over Old Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.