US Bridges

Melson Ridge Rd. over Crocus Creek

FairPosted for load

Adair County, Kentucky · 270 Se. of JCT Ky 704 · Structure no. 001C00060N

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
46
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Melson Ridge Rd. over Crocus Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Melson Ridge Rd. over Crocus Creek in Adair County, Kentucky. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 46 vehicles a day, projected to reach 46 by 2039. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesMelson Ridge Rd.
CrossesCrocus Creek
Location270 Se. of JCT Ky 704
RouteCounty Highway 1185
CountyAdair County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.95611, -85.27861
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.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15.2 US tons
Inventory rating9.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46 (2019)
Projected traffic46 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
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 Melson Ridge Rd. over Crocus Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Melson Ridge Rd. over Crocus 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 Melson Ridge Rd. over Crocus Creek carry?

About 46 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Melson Ridge Rd. over Crocus Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Melson Ridge Rd. over Crocus Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.