US Bridges

KY-109 over Clear Creek

Poor

Hopkins County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 291 · Structure no. 054B00076N

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
363 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
823
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-109 over Clear Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-109 over Clear Creek in Hopkins County, Kentucky. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 823 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 823 by 2039. The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-109
CrossesClear Creek
Location1.0 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 291
RouteState Highway 109
CountyHopkins County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.34222, -87.72167
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadH 15
Structure length363 ft (110.6 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic823 (2019)
Projected traffic823 by 2039
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-109 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-109 over Clear Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does KY-109 over Clear Creek carry?

About 823 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is KY-109 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns KY-109 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.