US Bridges

KY-130 over Br of Eagle Creek

FairPosted for load

Union County, Kentucky · 2.5 MI E of JCT Ky 2101 · Structure no. 113B00039N

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
91 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
458
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-130 over Br of Eagle Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying KY-130 over Br of Eagle Creek in Union County, Kentucky. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 458 vehicles a day, projected to reach 458 by 2042. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-130
CrossesBr of Eagle Creek
Location2.5 MI E of JCT Ky 2101
RouteState Highway 130
CountyUnion County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.65056, -87.97028
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic458 (2022)
Projected traffic458 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-130 over Br of Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-130 over Br of Eagle 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does KY-130 over Br of Eagle Creek carry?

About 458 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-130 over Br of Eagle Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns KY-130 over Br of Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.