US Bridges

Old Nortonville-Wh over Drakes Creek

Fair

Hopkins County, Kentucky · 0.9 MI E of US 41A · Structure no. 054C00056N

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
481
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Nortonville-Wh over Drakes Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Nortonville-Wh over Drakes 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 481 vehicles a day, projected to reach 481 by 2031. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Nortonville-Wh
CrossesDrakes Creek
Location0.9 MI E of US 41A
RouteCounty Highway 1181
CountyHopkins County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.1825, -87.43278
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic481 (2011)
Projected traffic481 by 2031
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$159,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Nortonville-Wh over Drakes Creek built?

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

What condition is Old Nortonville-Wh 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Old Nortonville-Wh over Drakes Creek carry?

About 481 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Old Nortonville-Wh over Drakes Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Old Nortonville-Wh over Drakes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.