US Bridges

Priest ST over Br of Canoe Creek

Fair

Henderson County, Kentucky · 200 W of JCT Ky 351 · Structure no. 051C00086N

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,227
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Priest ST over Br of Canoe Creek is a concrete slab carrying Priest ST over Br of 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 3,227 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,227 by 2043. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPriest ST
CrossesBr of Canoe Creek
Location200 W of JCT Ky 351
RouteCity Street 1292
CountyHenderson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.83278, -87.57361
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,227 (2023)
Projected traffic3,227 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Priest ST over Br of Canoe Creek built?

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

What condition is Priest ST over Br of 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 Priest ST over Br of Canoe Creek carry?

About 3,227 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Priest ST over Br of Canoe Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Priest ST over Br of Canoe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.