US Bridges

KY-124 over Horse Creek

Fair

Trigg County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI S.W. of JCT Ky 126 · Structure no. 111B00003N

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
67 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
467
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-124 over Horse Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-124 over Horse Creek in Trigg County, Kentucky. It was built in 1933, 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 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 467 vehicles a day, projected to reach 467 by 2043. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-124
CrossesHorse Creek
Location1.0 MI S.W. of JCT Ky 126
RouteState Highway 124
CountyTrigg County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.95083, -87.72444
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic467 (2023)
Projected traffic467 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$184,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-124 over Horse Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-124 over Horse 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does KY-124 over Horse Creek carry?

About 467 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-124 over Horse Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns KY-124 over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.