US Bridges

KY-123 over Fork of Obion Creek

FairPosted for load

Hickman County, Kentucky · .10 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 608 · Structure no. 053B00036N

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
138
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-123 over Fork of Obion Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-123 over Fork of Obion 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 138 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 138 by 2042. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-123
CrossesFork of Obion Creek
Location.10 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 608
RouteState Highway 123
CountyHickman County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.70306, -89.08889
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
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic138 (2022)
Projected traffic138 by 2042
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$218,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-123 over Fork of Obion Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-123 over Fork of Obion 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 Fork of Obion Creek carry?

About 138 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is KY-123 over Fork of Obion Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns KY-123 over Fork of Obion Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.