US Bridges

KY-185 over Ivy Creek

FairPosted for load

Warren County, Kentucky · .5 MI S of JCT Ky 1749 · Structure no. 114B00002N

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

About this bridge

KY-185 over Ivy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-185 over Ivy 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 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesKY-185
CrossesIvy Creek
Location.5 MI S of JCT Ky 1749
RouteState Highway 185
CountyWarren County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.1425, -86.41
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 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 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-185 over Ivy Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-185 over Ivy 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 Ivy Creek carry?

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

How long is KY-185 over Ivy Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns KY-185 over Ivy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.