US Bridges

KY-260 over Otter Creek

Good

Hopkins County, Kentucky · .20 MI East of Pnyrl Pw · Structure no. 054B00231N

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,180
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-260 over Otter Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-260 over Otter Creek in Hopkins County, Kentucky. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,180 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,180 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-260
CrossesOtter Creek
Location.20 MI East of Pnyrl Pw
RouteState Highway 260
CountyHopkins County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.41639, -87.46944
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.8 US tons
Inventory rating74.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,180 (2021)
Projected traffic2,180 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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-260 over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-260 over Otter Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does KY-260 over Otter Creek carry?

About 2,180 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is KY-260 over Otter Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns KY-260 over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.