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KY-240 over Drakes Creek

FairPosted for load

Warren County, Kentucky · .40 MI East of JCT Ky 622 · Structure no. 114B00020N

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
342 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
964
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-240 over Drakes Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-240 over Drakes Creek in Warren County, Kentucky. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 964 vehicles a day, projected to reach 964 by 2041. The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-240
CrossesDrakes Creek
Location.40 MI East of JCT Ky 622
RouteState Highway 240
CountyWarren County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.8425, -86.41611
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+3 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length342 ft (104.2 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic964 (2021)
Projected traffic964 by 2041
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-240 over Drakes Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-240 over Drakes 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-240 over Drakes Creek carry?

About 964 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-240 over Drakes Creek?

The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns KY-240 over Drakes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.