US Bridges

KY-175 over Thompson Creek

FairPosted for load

Muhlenberg County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI Sou. of JCT US 62 · Structure no. 089B00078N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
113
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-175 over Thompson Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-175 over Thompson Creek in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 113 vehicles a day, projected to reach 113 by 2038. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-175
CrossesThompson Creek
Location1.0 MI Sou. of JCT US 62
RouteState Highway 175
CountyMuhlenberg County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.21194, -87.28694
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic113 (2018)
Projected traffic113 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-175 over Thompson Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-175 over Thompson 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does KY-175 over Thompson Creek carry?

About 113 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is KY-175 over Thompson Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-175 over Thompson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.