US Bridges

KY-100 over Meshack Creek

FairPosted for load

Monroe County, Kentucky · 4.4 MI E. of JCT Ky 214 · Structure no. 086B00008N

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
156 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
227
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-100 over Meshack Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-100 over Meshack Creek in Monroe 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 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 227 vehicles a day, projected to reach 227 by 2043. The structure is 156 ft (47.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-100
CrossesMeshack Creek
Location4.4 MI E. of JCT Ky 214
RouteState Highway 100
CountyMonroe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.73222, -85.54417
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length156 ft (47.7 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic227 (2023)
Projected traffic227 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$390,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-100 over Meshack Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-100 over Meshack 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-100 over Meshack Creek carry?

About 227 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-100 over Meshack Creek?

The structure is 156 ft (47.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns KY-100 over Meshack Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.