Middle Knottsville over Blackford Creek
FairPosted for loadHancock County, Kentucky · .9 MI NE of Daviess Co.Ln · Structure no. 046C00035N
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 96 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 131
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Middle Knottsville over Blackford Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Middle Knottsville over Blackford Creek in Hancock County, Kentucky. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 131 vehicles a day, projected to reach 154 by 2026. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Middle Knottsville over Blackford Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Middle Knottsville over Blackford 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Middle Knottsville over Blackford Creek carry?
About 131 vehicles per day (2006 count).
How long is Middle Knottsville over Blackford Creek?
The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Middle Knottsville over Blackford Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.