US Bridges

KY-272 over Burge Creek

PoorPosted for load

Trigg County, Kentucky · .95 MI East of JCT Ky 139 · Structure no. 111B00009N

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
725
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-272 over Burge Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-272 over Burge Creek in Trigg County, Kentucky. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 725 vehicles a day, projected to reach 725 by 2041. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-272
CrossesBurge Creek
Location.95 MI East of JCT Ky 139
RouteState Highway 272
CountyTrigg County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.83333, -87.80222
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating36.6 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic725 (2021)
Projected traffic725 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$288,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-272 over Burge Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-272 over Burge 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does KY-272 over Burge Creek carry?

About 725 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-272 over Burge Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns KY-272 over Burge Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.