US Bridges

KY-416 over West Fk Canoe Creek Ditc

FairPosted for load

Henderson County, Kentucky · .02 MI E of JCT Ky 1217 · Structure no. 051B00117N

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
414
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-416 over West Fk Canoe Creek Ditc is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-416 over West Fk Canoe Creek Ditc in Henderson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 414 vehicles a day, projected to reach 414 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-416
CrossesWest Fk Canoe Creek Ditc
Location.02 MI E of JCT Ky 1217
RouteState Highway 416
CountyHenderson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.68083, -87.62222
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic414 (2022)
Projected traffic414 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-416 over West Fk Canoe Creek Ditc built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-416 over West Fk Canoe Creek Ditc 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 KY-416 over West Fk Canoe Creek Ditc carry?

About 414 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-416 over West Fk Canoe Creek Ditc?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns KY-416 over West Fk Canoe Creek Ditc?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.