US Bridges

KY-112 over Copperas Creek

Fair

Hopkins County, Kentucky · Ky 112 @ Wk Pw Op · Structure no. 054B00142N

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,166
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-112 over Copperas Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-112 over Copperas Creek in Hopkins County, Kentucky. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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.

It carries about 1,166 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,166 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-112
CrossesCopperas Creek
LocationKy 112 @ Wk Pw Op
RouteState Highway 112
CountyHopkins County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.19167, -87.61889
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating67.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,166 (2021)
Projected traffic1,166 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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-112 over Copperas Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-112 over Copperas 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-112 over Copperas Creek carry?

About 1,166 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-112 over Copperas Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns KY-112 over Copperas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.