US Bridges

KY-640 over Fallen Timber Creek

Fair

Metcalfe County, Kentucky · 4.8 Mi. N JCT Ky 90 · Structure no. 085B00058N

Built
2001
24 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
311
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-640 over Fallen Timber Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-640 over Fallen Timber Creek in Metcalfe County, Kentucky. It was built in 2001 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 24 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 311 vehicles a day, projected to reach 311 by 2041. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-640
CrossesFallen Timber Creek
Location4.8 Mi. N JCT Ky 90
RouteState Highway 640
CountyMetcalfe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.93917, -85.73694
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.8 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic311 (2021)
Projected traffic311 by 2041
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 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-640 over Fallen Timber Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is KY-640 over Fallen Timber 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does KY-640 over Fallen Timber Creek carry?

About 311 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-640 over Fallen Timber Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns KY-640 over Fallen Timber Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.