US Bridges

KY-185 over Indian Creek

FairPosted for load

Warren County, Kentucky · .2 MI N of JCT Ky 1320 · Structure no. 114B00001N

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,126
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-185 over Indian Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-185 over Indian Creek in Warren County, Kentucky. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 2,126 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,126 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-185
CrossesIndian Creek
Location.2 MI N of JCT Ky 1320
RouteState Highway 185
CountyWarren County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.11611, -86.42361
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,126 (2023)
Projected traffic2,126 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$107,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-185 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-185 over Indian 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does KY-185 over Indian Creek carry?

About 2,126 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is KY-185 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-185 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.