US Bridges

KY-505 over Br-Indian Camp Creek

PoorPosted for load

Ohio County, Kentucky · 1.96 Mi.E. Jct. US 231 · Structure no. 092B00159N

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
574
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-505 over Br-Indian Camp Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-505 over Br-Indian Camp Creek in Ohio County, Kentucky. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 574 vehicles a day, projected to reach 574 by 2039. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-505
CrossesBr-Indian Camp Creek
Location1.96 Mi.E. Jct. US 231
RouteState Highway 505
CountyOhio County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.35333, -86.74972
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 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
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating36.6 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic574 (2019)
Projected traffic574 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-505 over Br-Indian Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-505 over Br-Indian Camp Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does KY-505 over Br-Indian Camp Creek carry?

About 574 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is KY-505 over Br-Indian Camp Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-505 over Br-Indian Camp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.