US Bridges

Bull Run LN over Bull Run Creek

FairPosted for load

Adair County, Kentucky · .5 Mi- E JCT Ky 1323 · Structure no. 001C00054N

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
86
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bull Run LN over Bull Run Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bull Run LN over Bull Run Creek in Adair County, Kentucky. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 5 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 86 vehicles a day, projected to reach 86 by 2039. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBull Run LN
CrossesBull Run Creek
Location.5 Mi- E JCT Ky 1323
RouteCounty Highway 1421
CountyAdair County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.12556, -85.25722
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.1 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (15 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86 (2019)
Projected traffic86 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bull Run LN over Bull Run Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bull Run LN over Bull Run 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 2024.

How much traffic does Bull Run LN over Bull Run Creek carry?

About 86 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Bull Run LN over Bull Run Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Bull Run LN over Bull Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.