State Awards Dozens of Contracts in March for Bridging Kentucky Projects Across the State
FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s Bridging Kentucky Program is off to a fast start in 2019, setting the stage for a busy construction season and what will be the busiest year of bridge work in KYTC’s recent history.
More than 100 bridge-restoration projects have moved to the construction phase or been completed since Bridging Kentucky launched in mid-2018, and more than 100 additional projects will move to the construction phase in the next three months.
To date, more than a dozen bridges have been restored and reopened to traffic.
“Until now, the vast majority of our work on the program has been behind the scenes, assessing and prioritizing needs, designing bridges and preparing for construction,” said Royce Meredith, KYTC’s Program Manager for Bridging Kentucky. “Travelers across the state are now going to see a lot more activity in the field as construction crews begin the important work of rehabilitating and replacing these critical crossings.”
March mirrored this efficient path with more than 30 construction projects being awarded to the Bridging Kentucky program by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. No dates have been set to start construction.
Allen County: Scott & Murphy was awarded a contract to rehabilitate the KY 3499 bridge over Bays Fork. The project will require the bridge to be closed to traffic for up to 45 days during construction. The contract competition date is set for Oct. 15, 2020.
Allen County: Scott & Murphy was awarded a contract to rehabilitate the KY 585 bridge over Middle Fork of Drakes Creek. One lane of traffic will be maintained during construction. The contract completion date is set for Oct. 15, 2020.
Bath County: M&M Services was awarded a contract to rehabilitate the KY 1106 bridge over Flat Creek. The project will require the bridge to be closed for traffic for up to 45 days during construction. The contract completion date is set for Oct. 15, 2020.
Bell County: Jave LLC was awarded a contract to replace the KY 92 bridge over Greasy Creek. One lane of traffic will be maintained with temporary signals during construction. The contract completion date is set for Oct. 1, 2020.
Breckinridge County: American Bridge was awarded a contract to replace the Dents Bridge Road (CR-1021) bridge over Sinking Creek.
Casey County: Scott & Murphy was awarded a contract to replace the KY 1552 bridge over Brush Creek. The contract completion date is set for Nov. 11, 2019.
Christian County: Scott & Murphy was awarded a contract to replace the Milbrooke Drive (CS 1262) bridge over North Fork Little River.
Clay County: Jave LLC was awarded a contract to completely replace KY 577 bridge over Little Sexton Creek. The project will require the bridge to be closed to traffic for up to 45 days during construction. The contract completion date is set for Sept. 1, 2019.
Daviess County: Scott & Murphy was awarded a contract to replace the KY 764 bridge over an unnamed stream. The project will require the bridge to be closed to traffic for up to 40 days during construction. The road must reopen to traffic by Aug. 1, 2019, and the completion date is set for May 1, 2020.
Fleming County: M&M Services was awarded a contract to rehabilitate the KY 111 bridge over Allison Creek. The project will require the bridge to be closed for traffic for up to 30 days during construction. The contract completion date is set for Oct. 15, 2020.
Fleming County: M&M Services was awarded a contract to rehabilitate the KY 2508 bridge over Town Branch. The project will require the bridge to be closed for traffic for up to 60 days during construction. The contract completion date is set for Oct. 15, 2020.
Fleming County: M&M Services was awarded a contract to rehabilitate the KY 367 bridge over Johnson Creek. The project will require the bridge to be closed for traffic for up to 60 days during construction. The contract completion date is set for Oct. 15, 2020.
Greenup County: M&M Services was awarded a contract to rehabilitate the Williams Avenue bridge over Pond Run. The project will require the bridge to be closed to traffic for up to 60 days during construction.
Greenup County: M&M Services was awarded a contract to replace to Musketeer Lane bridge over Slash Branch. The project will require the bridge to be closed to traffic for up to 60 days during construction. The contract completion date is set for Oct. 15, 2020.
Hardin County: Scott & Murphy was awarded a contract to rehabilitate the Cash Road (KY 2800) bridge over Sandy Creek. The project will require the bridge to be closed to traffic for up to 45 days during construction. The contract completion date is set for Aug. 15, 2020.
Jefferson County: Louisville Paving was awarded a contract to rehabilitate the Pendleton Road bridge over Pond Creek. The project will require the bridge to be closed to traffic for up to 30 days during construction. The contract completion date is set for Sept. 1, 2019.
Knox County: Jave LLC was awarded a contract to replace the Detherage Cemetery bridge over Brush Creek. The project will require the bridge to be closed to traffic for up to 60 days for construction. The contract completion date is set for Oct. 1, 2020.
Knox County: Jave LLC was awarded a contract to replace the CR 1325 bridge over Middle Fork Creek. The project will require the bridge to be closed to traffic for up to 45 days during construction. The contract completion date is set for Oct. 1, 2020.
Leslie County: Jave LLC was awarded a contract to replace the CR 1006 bridge over Raccoon Creek. The project will require the bridge to be closed to traffic for up to 45 days during construction. The contract completion date is set for Oct. 1, 2020.
Lewis/Fleming County: The Walker Co. was awarded a contract to replace the KY 57 bridge over the North Fork of Licking River.
Madison County: Hinkle Construction was awarded a contract to replace the KY 3376 bridge over Terrill Branch. The project will require the bridge to be closed to traffic for up to 75 days during construction. The contract completion date is set for May 15, 2020.
Madison County: Hinkle Construction was awarded a contract to replace the Peacock Road bridge over East Fork of Otter Creek. The project will require the bridge to be closed to traffic for up to 75 days during construction. The contract completion date is set for May 15, 2020.
Mercer County: Hinkle Construction was awarded a contract to rehabilitate the Stratton Road bridge over Brush Creek. The project will require the bridge to be closed to traffic for up to 30 days during construction. The contract completion date is set for May 15, 2020.
McLean County: Scott & Murphy was awarded a contract to rehabilitate the KY 81 bridge over Slough. The project will require the bridge to be closed to traffic for up to 60 days during construction. The contract completion date is set for May 1, 2020.
McCracken County: Jim Smith Contracting was awarded a contract to replace the KY 994 bridge over Branch of Bottom Ditch. The project will require the bridge to be closed to traffic for up to 90 days during construction. The contract competition date has been set for Nov. 30, 2019.
Nelson County: Scott & Murphy was awarded a contract to replace the KY 509 bridge over Froman Creek. The project will require the bridge to be completely closed to traffic for up to 75 days during construction. The contract completion date is set for Aug. 15, 2020.
Nelson County: Scott & Murphy was awarded a contract to replace the Pottershop Loop bridge over Rowan Creek. The project will require the bridge to be completely closed to traffic for up to 75 days during construction. The contract completion date is set for Aug. 15, 2020.
Nelson County: Scott & Murphy was awarded a contract to replace the Depot Street bridge over Simpson Creek. The project will require the bridge to be completely closed to traffic for up to 75 days during construction. The contract completion date is set for Aug. 15, 2020.
Ohio County: Scott & Murphy was awarded a contract to replace the West Hall Creek Road bridge over Branch Hall Creek. The project will require the bridge to be closed for traffic for up to 40 days during construction. The contract completion date is set for May 1, 2020.
Pike County: Frederick & May was awarded a $1,930,165 contract to replace the Fishtrap Road (KY 1441) bridge over Raccoon Creek.
Rockcastle County: Scott & Murphy was awarded a contract to replace the KY 1326 bridge over Renfro Creek. The project will require the bridge to be closed for traffic for up to 45 days during construction. The contract completion date is set for Aug. 1, 2019.
Todd County: Scott & Murphy was awarded a contract to replace the Rattlesnake Road bridge over Buck Fork. The project will require the bridge to be closed for traffic, but traffic will be maintained by constructing a temporary on-site diversion. The contract completion date is set for Oct. 15, 2020.
Todd County: Scott & Murphy was awarded a contract to replace the Roger Q Mill Road bridge over Red River W Fork Branch. The project will require the bridge to be closed for traffic for up to 45 days during construction. The contract completion date is set for Oct. 15, 2020.
Warren County: Scott & Murphy was awarded a contract to replace the Hammet Hill Road bridge over Salt Lick Creek. The project will require the bridge to be closed for traffic for up to 45 days during construction. The contract completion date is set for Oct. 15, 2020.
Washington County: Louisville Paving was awarded a contract to rehabilitate the KY 55 bridge over Seibert Creek. One lane of traffic will be maintained during construction by phasing the work. The contract completion date is set for Sept. 1, 2019.
Whitley County: Jave LLC was awarded a contract to replace the KY 779 bridge over Brown’s Creek. The project will require the bridge to be closed to traffic for up to 45 days during construction. The contract completion date is set for Oct. 1, 2020.
Whitley County: Jave LLC was awarded a contract to replace the Bethel Road bridge over Patterson Creek. The project will require the bridge to be closed to traffic for up to 45 days during construction. The contract completion date is set for Oct. 1, 2020.
Learn more about the program
Bridging Kentucky has launched a website and social media channels to share additional information about the program. The site, https://bridgingkentucky.com, provides an overview of the program, a list of frequently asked questions and the full list of bridges that will be addressed through the program.
Additional updates on Bridging Kentucky will be shared on social media channels:
Facebook: facebook.com/BridgingKentucky
Twitter: twitter.com/BridgingKY
Instagram: instagram.com/BridgingKY
