US Bridges

KY-140 over Br Off Long Falls Creek

Fair

McLean County, Kentucky · 1.2 MI N.E. of JCT Ky 136 · Structure no. 075B00044N

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-140 over Br Off Long Falls Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-140 over Br Off Long Falls Creek in McLean County, Kentucky. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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.

It carries about 260 vehicles a day, projected to reach 260 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-140
CrossesBr Off Long Falls Creek
Location1.2 MI N.E. of JCT Ky 136
RouteState Highway 140
CountyMcLean County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.61333, -87.30444
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2023)
Projected traffic260 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-140 over Br Off Long Falls Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-140 over Br Off Long Falls 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does KY-140 over Br Off Long Falls Creek carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-140 over Br Off Long Falls Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-140 over Br Off Long Falls Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.