US Bridges

Little Cake RD over Bryant Creek

Poor

Adair County, Kentucky · 2.4 MI W of Ne-Jct Ky 206 · Structure no. 001C00028N

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
89
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little Cake RD over Bryant Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Little Cake RD over Bryant Creek in Adair County, Kentucky. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 89 vehicles a day, projected to reach 89 by 2039. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesLittle Cake RD
CrossesBryant Creek
Location2.4 MI W of Ne-Jct Ky 206
RouteCounty Highway 1027
CountyAdair County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.18139, -85.16528
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89 (2019)
Projected traffic89 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Little Cake RD over Bryant Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Little Cake RD over Bryant Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Little Cake RD over Bryant Creek carry?

About 89 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Little Cake RD over Bryant Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Little Cake RD over Bryant Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.