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KY-123 over Able Creek

Fair

Hickman County, Kentucky · 1.1 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 608 · Structure no. 053B00035N

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
149
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-123 over Able Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-123 over Able Creek in Hickman County, Kentucky. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older 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 149 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 149 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-123
CrossesAble Creek
Location1.1 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 608
RouteState Highway 123
CountyHickman County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.68583, -89.09972
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic149 (2023)
Projected traffic149 by 2043
Trucks15%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-123 over Able Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-123 over Able 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does KY-123 over Able Creek carry?

About 149 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is KY-123 over Able Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns KY-123 over Able Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.