US Bridges

Maple Street over Owens Creek

FairPosted for load

Webster County, Kentucky · 100' SE JCT N Green S · Structure no. 117C00033N

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
976
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maple Street over Owens Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Maple 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 976 vehicles a day, projected to reach 976 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMaple Street
CrossesOwens Creek
Location100' SE JCT N Green S
RouteCity Street 3037
Coordinates37.39583, -87.7575
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic976 (2012)
Projected traffic976 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Maple Street over Owens Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maple 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 Maple Street over Owens Creek carry?

About 976 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Maple Street over Owens Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Maple Street over Owens Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.