US Bridges

Freedom Church RD over Russell Creek

Fair

Adair County, Kentucky · 2.0 MI SE of Ky 80 · Structure no. 001C00014N

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
81
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Freedom Church RD over Russell Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Freedom Church RD over Russell Creek in Adair County, Kentucky. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 81 vehicles a day, projected to reach 81 by 2039. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFreedom Church RD
CrossesRussell Creek
Location2.0 MI SE of Ky 80
RouteCounty Highway 1224
CountyAdair County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.06028, -85.17611
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81 (2019)
Projected traffic81 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Freedom Church RD over Russell Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Freedom Church RD over Russell 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Freedom Church RD over Russell Creek carry?

About 81 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Freedom Church RD over Russell Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Freedom Church RD over Russell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.