US Bridges

KY-416 over Br W Fk Canoe Creek Ditc

PoorPosted for load

Henderson County, Kentucky · .8 MI E of JCT Ky 1217 · Structure no. 051B00118N

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
414
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-416 over Br W Fk Canoe Creek Ditc is a concrete channel beam carrying KY-416 over Br W 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 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 414 vehicles a day, projected to reach 414 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-416
CrossesBr W Fk Canoe Creek Ditc
Location.8 MI E of JCT Ky 1217
RouteState Highway 416
CountyHenderson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.67667, -87.60833
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 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 Br W Fk Canoe Creek Ditc built?

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

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

About 414 vehicles per day (2022 count).

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

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-416 over Br W Fk Canoe Creek Ditc?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.