US Bridges

KY-137 over Dyers Hill Creek

FairPosted for load

Livingston County, Kentucky · .50 MI Nor. of JCT US 60 · Structure no. 070B00001N

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
130 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
312
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-137 over Dyers Hill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-137 over Dyers Hill Creek in Livingston County, Kentucky. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 5 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 312 vehicles a day, projected to reach 312 by 2042. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-137
CrossesDyers Hill Creek
Location.50 MI Nor. of JCT US 60
RouteState Highway 137
CountyLivingston County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.19222, -88.41778
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic312 (2022)
Projected traffic312 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$373,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-137 over Dyers Hill Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-137 over Dyers Hill 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does KY-137 over Dyers Hill Creek carry?

About 312 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-137 over Dyers Hill Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns KY-137 over Dyers Hill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.