Ky-1078 over Race Creek
Henderson County, Kentucky · rated Poor in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Ky-1078 over Race Creek in Henderson County, Kentucky, is rated in poor condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 4 (poor condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 217 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2021).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 12 of the 181 inventoried bridges in Henderson County rated poor (6.6%); 12 (6.6%) are rated poor.
- A poor rating means at least one major component - deck, superstructure, or substructure - is rated 4 or lower on FHWA's 0-9 scale. It does not by itself mean the bridge is unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or load-restricted by their owners.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 | Poor condition |
| Superstructure | 4 | Poor condition |
| Substructure | 5 | Fair condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete tee beam |
| Length | about 24 ft |
| Location | 2.4 Mi NE of W-jct US 60 |
| NBI structure number | 051B00099N |
| Condition class | Poor |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Kentucky department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Henderson County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US-41 Ramp over US 41 Bypass | 2004 | 33,140 | Good |
| Owensboro Road over US 41 By Pass | 1963 | 23,890 | Fair |
| Owensboro Road over US 41A | 1963 | 23,890 | Fair |
| US-41 over Ohio River | 1932 | 21,344 | Fair |
| US-41 Nc over Ohio River | 1965 | 21,344 | Fair |
| Eb-9004 over Br of Canoe Crk | 1968 | 20,747 | Fair |
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