US Bridges

KY-425 over Canoe Creek

Fair

Henderson County, Kentucky · 0.05 Mi. West Ky 1299 · Structure no. 051B00134N

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,564
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-425 over Canoe Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-425 over Canoe Creek in Henderson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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.

It carries about 7,564 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,564 by 2042. The structure is 185 ft (56.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-425
CrossesCanoe Creek
Location0.05 Mi. West Ky 1299
RouteState Highway 425
CountyHenderson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.78778, -87.59139
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,564 (2022)
Projected traffic7,564 by 2042
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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-425 over Canoe Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-425 over Canoe 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-425 over Canoe Creek carry?

About 7,564 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is KY-425 over Canoe Creek?

The structure is 185 ft (56.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns KY-425 over Canoe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.