US Bridges

Ky 2045 over Fowler Creek

Good

Kenton County, Kentucky · .07 E of Ky 17 · Structure no. 059B00111N

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
226 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,147
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 2045 over Fowler Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 2045 over Fowler Creek in Kenton County, Kentucky. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,147 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,147 by 2042. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 65 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKy 2045
CrossesFowler Creek
Location.07 E of Ky 17
RouteState Highway 2045
CountyKenton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.94333, -84.53056
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,147 (2022)
Projected traffic3,147 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 2045 over Fowler Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 2045 over Fowler 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does Ky 2045 over Fowler Creek carry?

About 3,147 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ky 2045 over Fowler Creek?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 2045 over Fowler Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.