US Bridges

KY-109 over Crab Orchard Creek

Fair

Webster County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 132 · Structure no. 117B00044N

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
237 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,189
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-109 over Crab Orchard Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-109 over Crab Orchard Creek in Webster County, Kentucky. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,189 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,189 by 2042. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 22.4 mi (36 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-109
CrossesCrab Orchard Creek
Location1.0 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 132
RouteState Highway 109
CountyWebster County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.46028, -87.8225
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,189 (2022)
Projected traffic2,189 by 2042
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed22.4 mi (36 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-109 over Crab Orchard Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-109 over Crab Orchard 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does KY-109 over Crab Orchard Creek carry?

About 2,189 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is KY-109 over Crab Orchard Creek?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns KY-109 over Crab Orchard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.