US Bridges

KY-69 over Halls Creek

FairPosted for load

Ohio County, Kentucky · 2.5 MI West of JCT Ky 878 · Structure no. 092B00012N

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,229
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-69 over Halls Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-69 over Halls Creek in Ohio County, Kentucky. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,229 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,229 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-69
CrossesHalls Creek
Location2.5 MI West of JCT Ky 878
RouteState Highway 69
CountyOhio County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.52222, -86.80861
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 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 width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,229 (2023)
Projected traffic2,229 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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-69 over Halls Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-69 over Halls 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does KY-69 over Halls Creek carry?

About 2,229 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is KY-69 over Halls Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-69 over Halls Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.