US Bridges

KY-135 over Bayou Creek

FairPosted for load

Livingston County, Kentucky · .60 MI Nor. of JCT US 60 · Structure no. 070B00007N

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
533
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-135 over Bayou Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-135 over Bayou Creek in Livingston County, Kentucky. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 533 vehicles a day, projected to reach 533 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-135
CrossesBayou Creek
Location.60 MI Nor. of JCT US 60
RouteState Highway 135
CountyLivingston County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.25417, -88.3625
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic533 (2022)
Projected traffic533 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$159,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-135 over Bayou Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-135 over Bayou 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-135 over Bayou Creek carry?

About 533 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-135 over Bayou Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns KY-135 over Bayou Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.