US Bridges

KY-100 over West Fk-Drakes Creek

Fair

Simpson County, Kentucky · 1.9 MI E US 31W · Structure no. 107B00036N

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
245 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,307
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-100 over West Fk-Drakes Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-100 over West Fk-Drakes Creek in Simpson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 6 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 9,307 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,307 by 2041. The structure is 245 ft (74.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-100
CrossesWest Fk-Drakes Creek
Location1.9 MI E US 31W
RouteState Highway 100
CountySimpson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.7175, -86.54528
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length245 ft (74.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,307 (2021)
Projected traffic9,307 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-100 over West Fk-Drakes Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-100 over West Fk-Drakes 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does KY-100 over West Fk-Drakes Creek carry?

About 9,307 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is KY-100 over West Fk-Drakes Creek?

The structure is 245 ft (74.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns KY-100 over West Fk-Drakes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.