US Bridges

Western Kentucky P over Drakes Creek

Fair

Hopkins County, Kentucky · Wbl 1.9 MI E of Pnyrl Pw · Structure no. 054B00146L

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
415 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
5,255
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Western Kentucky P over Drakes Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Western Kentucky P over Drakes Creek in Hopkins County, Kentucky. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5,255 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,255 by 2041. The structure is 415 ft (126.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWestern Kentucky P
CrossesDrakes Creek
LocationWbl 1.9 MI E of Pnyrl Pw
RouteState Highway 9001
CountyHopkins County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.2125, -87.40583
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length415 ft (126.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,255 (2021)
Projected traffic5,255 by 2041
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Western Kentucky P over Drakes Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Western Kentucky P 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 Western Kentucky P over Drakes Creek carry?

About 5,255 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is Western Kentucky P over Drakes Creek?

The structure is 415 ft (126.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Western Kentucky P over Drakes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.