US Bridges

KY-107 over Horse Creek

PoorPosted for load

Todd County, Kentucky · .40 MI East of JCT Ky 171 · Structure no. 110B00027N

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
190
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-107 over Horse Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-107 over Horse Creek in Todd County, Kentucky. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 92 years old, older 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 190 vehicles a day, projected to reach 190 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesKY-107
CrossesHorse Creek
Location.40 MI East of JCT Ky 171
RouteState Highway 107
Coordinates37.01111, -87.23444
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating18.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2021)
Projected traffic190 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$575,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-107 over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is KY-107 over Horse 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does KY-107 over Horse Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-107 over Horse Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns KY-107 over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.