US Bridges

Dixon Road over Canoe Creek

Fair

Henderson County, Kentucky · 1.1 MI SE of JCT US 60 · Structure no. 051B00141N

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
209 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,542
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dixon Road over Canoe Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Dixon Road over Canoe Creek in Henderson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 3,542 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,542 by 2035. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDixon Road
CrossesCanoe Creek
Location1.1 MI SE of JCT US 60
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyHenderson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.79806, -87.61722
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,542 (2015)
Projected traffic3,542 by 2035
Trucks6%
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 Dixon Road over Canoe Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dixon Road 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 Dixon Road over Canoe Creek carry?

About 3,542 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Dixon Road over Canoe Creek?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Dixon Road over Canoe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.