US Bridges

Morganfield Road over Washburn Ditch

Good

Henderson County, Kentucky · .2 MI W of W-Jct Ky 136 · Structure no. 051B00039N

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,568
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morganfield Road over Washburn Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Morganfield Road over Washburn Ditch in Henderson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 69 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,568 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,568 by 2035. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 191 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMorganfield Road
CrossesWashburn Ditch
Location.2 MI W of W-Jct Ky 136
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyHenderson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.80056, -87.64611
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.7 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width191 ft (58.2 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,568 (2015)
Projected traffic11,568 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Morganfield Road over Washburn Ditch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Morganfield Road over Washburn Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2022.

How much traffic does Morganfield Road over Washburn Ditch carry?

About 11,568 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Morganfield Road over Washburn Ditch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 191 ft wide.

Who owns Morganfield Road over Washburn Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.