KY-120 over Bull Creek
PoorPosted for loadWebster County, Kentucky · 3.9 MI East of JCT US 41A · Structure no. 117B00031N
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 501
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-120 over Bull Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-120 over Bull Creek in Webster County, Kentucky. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 501 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 501 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-120 over Bull Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-120 over Bull 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does KY-120 over Bull Creek carry?
About 501 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is KY-120 over Bull Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns KY-120 over Bull Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.