US Bridges

KY-1069 over Br of Otter Creek

Fair

Hopkins County, Kentucky · .6 MI South of Ky 260 · Structure no. 054B00198N

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,727
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1069 over Br of Otter Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-1069 over Br of Otter Creek in Hopkins County, Kentucky. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 1,727 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,727 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1069
CrossesBr of Otter Creek
Location.6 MI South of Ky 260
RouteState Highway 1069
CountyHopkins County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.41056, -87.505
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.6 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,727 (2020)
Projected traffic1,727 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1069 over Br of Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1069 over Br of 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 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1069 over Br of Otter Creek carry?

About 1,727 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is KY-1069 over Br of Otter Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1069 over Br of Otter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.