US Bridges

KY-85 over Br of W Fk Lewis Creek

Good

Ohio County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI Mor. of JCT US 62 · Structure no. 092B00186N

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,001
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-85 over Br of W Fk Lewis Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-85 over Br of W Fk Lewis Creek in Ohio County, Kentucky. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,001 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,001 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-85
CrossesBr of W Fk Lewis Creek
Location1.5 MI Mor. of JCT US 62
RouteState Highway 85
CountyOhio County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.38361, -86.98611
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (20.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,001 (2023)
Projected traffic1,001 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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-85 over Br of W Fk Lewis Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-85 over Br of W Fk Lewis Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does KY-85 over Br of W Fk Lewis Creek carry?

About 1,001 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is KY-85 over Br of W Fk Lewis Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (20.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-85 over Br of W Fk Lewis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.