US Bridges

KY-145 over Beaver Dam Creek

FairPosted for load

Henderson County, Kentucky · 2.3 MI S.E. of JCT US 60 · Structure no. 051B00119N

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
595
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-145 over Beaver Dam Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-145 over Beaver Dam Creek in Henderson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 595 vehicles a day, projected to reach 595 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-145
CrossesBeaver Dam Creek
Location2.3 MI S.E. of JCT US 60
RouteState Highway 145
CountyHenderson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.70694, -87.69611
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating24.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic595 (2021)
Projected traffic595 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-145 over Beaver Dam Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-145 over Beaver Dam Creek 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-145 over Beaver Dam Creek carry?

About 595 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-145 over Beaver Dam Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-145 over Beaver Dam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.