Edward T Breathitt over Otter Creek
FairHopkins County, Kentucky · Sbl 4.0 Nor of Ky 281 Ntr · Structure no. 054B00020L
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 144 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,524
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Edward T Breathitt over Otter Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Edward T Breathitt over Otter Creek in Hopkins County, Kentucky. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 9,524 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,476 by 2043. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Edward T Breathitt over Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Edward T Breathitt over Otter 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 May 2021.
How much traffic does Edward T Breathitt over Otter Creek carry?
About 9,524 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is Edward T Breathitt over Otter Creek?
The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Edward T Breathitt over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.