US Bridges

West Thompson Ave over Clear Creek

Fair

Hopkins County, Kentucky · 50 N. Sebree Avenue · Structure no. 054C00069N

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
859
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Thompson Ave over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying West Thompson Ave over Clear Creek in Hopkins County, Kentucky. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 859 vehicles a day, projected to reach 859 by 2031. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Thompson Ave
CrossesClear Creek
Location50 N. Sebree Avenue
RouteCity Street 3011
CountyHopkins County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.26917, -87.50972
Functional classUrban 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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic859 (2011)
Projected traffic859 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 West Thompson Ave over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Thompson Ave over Clear 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 West Thompson Ave over Clear Creek carry?

About 859 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is West Thompson Ave over Clear Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns West Thompson Ave over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.