US Bridges

KY-807 over Donaldson Creek

PoorPosted for load

Trigg County, Kentucky · 1.7 MI West of JCT Ky 139 · Structure no. 111B00033N

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
135
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-807 over Donaldson Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying KY-807 over Donaldson Creek in Trigg County, Kentucky. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 135 vehicles a day, projected to reach 135 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-807
CrossesDonaldson Creek
Location1.7 MI West of JCT Ky 139
RouteState Highway 807
CountyTrigg County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.75306, -87.835
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18.2 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2022)
Projected traffic135 by 2042
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 proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-807 over Donaldson Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-807 over Donaldson 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-807 over Donaldson Creek carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-807 over Donaldson Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-807 over Donaldson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.