Washington Street over Canoe Creek
PoorPosted for loadHenderson County, Kentucky · .23 MI West of JCT US 41 · Structure no. 051B00093N
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 99 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,397
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Washington Street over Canoe Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Washington Street over Canoe Creek in Henderson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,397 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,397 by 2035. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Washington Street over Canoe Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is Washington Street over Canoe Creek 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 Washington Street over Canoe Creek carry?
About 1,397 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Washington Street over Canoe Creek?
The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Washington Street over Canoe Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.