US Bridges

Madisonville Road over Br Canoe Crk

Poor

Henderson County, Kentucky · .40 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 812 · Structure no. 051B00052N

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,807
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Madisonville Road over Br Canoe Crk is a concrete tee beam carrying Madisonville Road over Br Canoe Crk in Henderson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 5,807 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,807 by 2042. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMadisonville Road
CrossesBr Canoe Crk
Location.40 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 812
RouteState Highway 2084
Coordinates37.81444, -87.57083
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.2 US tons
Inventory rating45.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,807 (2022)
Projected traffic5,807 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$304,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Madisonville Road over Br Canoe Crk built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Madisonville Road over Br Canoe Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Madisonville Road over Br Canoe Crk carry?

About 5,807 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Madisonville Road over Br Canoe Crk?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Madisonville Road over Br Canoe Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.