Klette Rd/Old Deco over Decoursey Creek
PoorPosted for loadKenton County, Kentucky · .85 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 177 · Structure no. 059B00033N
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 123
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Klette Rd/Old Deco over Decoursey Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Klette Rd/Old Deco over Decoursey Creek in Kenton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 123 vehicles a day, projected to reach 123 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Klette Rd/Old Deco over Decoursey Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Klette Rd/Old Deco over Decoursey Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Klette Rd/Old Deco over Decoursey Creek carry?
About 123 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Klette Rd/Old Deco over Decoursey Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Klette Rd/Old Deco over Decoursey Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.