US Bridges

Amos Long Creek RD over Long Creek

Fair

Allen County, Kentucky · 500 South JCT Ky 1578 · Structure no. 002C00038N

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
267
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Amos Long Creek RD over Long Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Amos Long Creek RD over Long Creek in Allen County, Kentucky. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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.

It carries about 267 vehicles a day, projected to reach 267 by 2035. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAmos Long Creek RD
CrossesLong Creek
Location500 South JCT Ky 1578
RouteCounty Highway 1137
CountyAllen County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.65861, -86.11278
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic267 (2015)
Projected traffic267 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Amos Long Creek RD over Long Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Amos Long Creek RD over Long 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Amos Long Creek RD over Long Creek carry?

About 267 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Amos Long Creek RD over Long Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Amos Long Creek RD over Long Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.