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KY-581 over Toms Creek

FairPosted for load

Johnson County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI W of JCT Ky 993 · Structure no. 058B00032N

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
779
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-581 over Toms Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-581 over Toms Creek in Johnson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 779 vehicles a day, projected to reach 779 by 2042. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-581
CrossesToms Creek
Location0.1 MI W of JCT Ky 993
RouteState Highway 581
CountyJohnson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.845, -82.76306
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic779 (2022)
Projected traffic779 by 2042
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

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-581 over Toms Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-581 over Toms 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 2024.

How much traffic does KY-581 over Toms Creek carry?

About 779 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-581 over Toms Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-581 over Toms Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.