US Bridges

Western Kentucky P over Arnold-Butler RD

FairPosted for load

Ohio County, Kentucky · Wbl 2 MI W of Butler Cl · Structure no. 092B00130L

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,786
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Western Kentucky P over Arnold-Butler RD is a concrete tee beam carrying Western Kentucky P over Arnold-Butler RD 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,786 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,786 by 2042. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWestern Kentucky P
CrossesArnold-Butler RD
LocationWbl 2 MI W of Butler Cl
RouteState Highway 9001
CountyOhio County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.38472, -86.65056
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,786 (2022)
Projected traffic3,786 by 2042
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Western Kentucky P over Arnold-Butler RD built?

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

What condition is Western Kentucky P over Arnold-Butler RD 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 Western Kentucky P over Arnold-Butler RD carry?

About 3,786 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is Western Kentucky P over Arnold-Butler RD?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Western Kentucky P over Arnold-Butler RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.