US Bridges

5th ST over N Fk Canoe Creek

Fair

Henderson County, Kentucky · 0.8 MI S JCT U.S. 60 · Structure no. 051C00074N

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,179
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

5th ST over N Fk Canoe Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 5th ST over N Fk Canoe Creek in Henderson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 5 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 3,179 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,179 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries5th ST
CrossesN Fk Canoe Creek
Location0.8 MI S JCT U.S. 60
RouteCity Street 1387
CountyHenderson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.83806, -87.57306
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.2 US tons
Inventory rating57.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,179 (2023)
Projected traffic3,179 by 2043
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$229,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 5th ST over N Fk Canoe Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5th ST over N Fk 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does 5th ST over N Fk Canoe Creek carry?

About 3,179 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 5th ST over N Fk Canoe Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 5th ST over N Fk Canoe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.