US Bridges

Ky 1861 over Town Creek

Fair

Henry County, Kentucky · 340 Ft W of Ky 55 · Structure no. 052B00063N

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
508
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1861 over Town Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ky 1861 over Town Creek in Henry County, Kentucky. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 508 vehicles a day, projected to reach 508 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 1861
CrossesTown Creek
Location340 Ft W of Ky 55
RouteState Highway 1861
CountyHenry County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.41028, -85.17528
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic508 (2021)
Projected traffic508 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 1861 over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 1861 over Town 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 1861 over Town Creek carry?

About 508 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Ky 1861 over Town Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1861 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.