US Bridges

KY-145 over Beaver Dam Creek

FairPosted for load

Henderson County, Kentucky · 2.85 Mi.Se JCT US 60. · Structure no. 051B00125N

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
595
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-145 over Beaver Dam Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying KY-145 over Beaver Dam Creek in Henderson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 6 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 84 ft (25.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-145
CrossesBeaver Dam Creek
Location2.85 Mi.Se JCT US 60.
RouteState Highway 145
CountyHenderson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.70389, -87.69806
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 closed5 mi (8 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 1982, making it 43 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 84 ft (25.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns KY-145 over Beaver Dam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.