US Bridges

Spout Springs RD over Spout Springs Creek

FairPosted for load

Adair County, Kentucky · 290 Ft Ne. of JCT Ky 76 · Structure no. 001C00069N

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spout Springs RD over Spout Springs Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spout Springs RD over Spout Springs Creek in Adair County, Kentucky. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 6 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 19 vehicles a day, projected to reach 19 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesSpout Springs RD
CrossesSpout Springs Creek
Location290 Ft Ne. of JCT Ky 76
RouteCounty Highway 1717
CountyAdair County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.20222, -85.14806
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19 (2019)
Projected traffic19 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 Spout Springs RD over Spout Springs Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spout Springs RD over Spout Springs 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 Spout Springs RD over Spout Springs Creek carry?

About 19 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Spout Springs RD over Spout Springs Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Spout Springs RD over Spout Springs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.