US Bridges

KY-813 over Drakes Creek

FairPosted for load

Hopkins County, Kentucky · 2.6 MI N.W. of JCT US 62 · Structure no. 054B00133N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
299 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
219
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-813 over Drakes Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-813 over Drakes Creek in Hopkins County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 219 vehicles a day, projected to reach 219 by 2041. The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-813
CrossesDrakes Creek
Location2.6 MI N.W. of JCT US 62
RouteState Highway 813
CountyHopkins County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.19917, -87.41472
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 20
Structure length299 ft (91.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic219 (2021)
Projected traffic219 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 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-813 over Drakes Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-813 over Drakes 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does KY-813 over Drakes Creek carry?

About 219 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-813 over Drakes Creek?

The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-813 over Drakes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.