US Bridges

KY-1903 over Lewis Creek

Fair

Ohio County, Kentucky · .80 MI Nor. of JCT US 62 · Structure no. 092B00117N

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1903 over Lewis Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1903 over Lewis Creek in Ohio County, Kentucky. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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.

It carries about 29 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29 by 2041. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1903
CrossesLewis Creek
Location.80 MI Nor. of JCT US 62
RouteState Highway 1903
CountyOhio County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.34917, -87.00639
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29 (2021)
Projected traffic29 by 2041
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1903 over Lewis Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1903 over Lewis 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 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1903 over Lewis Creek carry?

About 29 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1903 over Lewis Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1903 over Lewis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.