Locust Street over Owens Creek
FairPosted for loadWebster County, Kentucky · 100' SW JCT S Finley · Structure no. 117C00032N
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 372
- 2012 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Locust Street over Owens Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Locust Street over Owens Creek in Webster County, Kentucky. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 372 vehicles a day, projected to reach 372 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 28 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Locust Street over Owens Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Locust Street over Owens 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Locust Street over Owens Creek carry?
About 372 vehicles per day (2012 count).
How long is Locust Street over Owens Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Locust Street over Owens Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.