US Bridges

KY-138 over E Fk Deer Creek

Fair

Webster County, Kentucky · .10 MI West of JCT US 41 · Structure no. 117B00091N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
625
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-138 over E Fk Deer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-138 over E Fk Deer Creek in Webster County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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.

It carries about 625 vehicles a day, projected to reach 625 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-138
CrossesE Fk Deer Creek
Location.10 MI West of JCT US 41
RouteState Highway 138
CountyWebster County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.48917, -87.49778
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic625 (2021)
Projected traffic625 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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-138 over E Fk Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-138 over E Fk Deer 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 2022.

How much traffic does KY-138 over E Fk Deer Creek carry?

About 625 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-138 over E Fk Deer Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-138 over E Fk Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.