US Bridges

KY-144 over Spring Creek

FairPosted for load

Meade County, Kentucky · .6 MI E of W-Jct Ky 230 · Structure no. 082B00004N

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
330
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-144 over Spring Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-144 over Spring Creek in Meade County, Kentucky. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 6 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 330 vehicles a day, projected to reach 330 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-144
CrossesSpring Creek
Location.6 MI E of W-Jct Ky 230
RouteState Highway 144
CountyMeade County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.03306, -86.42389
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2022)
Projected traffic330 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$132,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-144 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-144 over Spring 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does KY-144 over Spring Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-144 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns KY-144 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.