US Bridges

Old Madisonville R over Canoe Creek

Fair

Henderson County, Kentucky · .50 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 136 · Structure no. 051B00029N

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,457
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Madisonville R over Canoe Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Old Madisonville R over Canoe Creek in Henderson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 2,457 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,457 by 2040. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Madisonville R
CrossesCanoe Creek
Location.50 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 136
RouteState Highway 285
CountyHenderson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.80889, -87.58778
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,457 (2020)
Projected traffic2,457 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Old Madisonville R over Canoe Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Madisonville R over Canoe 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Old Madisonville R over Canoe Creek carry?

About 2,457 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Madisonville R over Canoe Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Old Madisonville R over Canoe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.