US Bridges

Carter Church RD over Garrett Creek

Fair

Allen County, Kentucky · .1 MI E JCT US 31E · Structure no. 002C00044N

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
111 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,070
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carter Church RD over Garrett Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carter Church RD over Garrett Creek in Allen County, Kentucky. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,070 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,070 by 2035. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCarter Church RD
CrossesGarrett Creek
Location.1 MI E JCT US 31E
RouteCounty Highway 1217
CountyAllen County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.65889, -86.24556
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating70.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,070 (2015)
Projected traffic1,070 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 Carter Church RD over Garrett Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carter Church RD over Garrett 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 Carter Church RD over Garrett Creek carry?

About 1,070 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Carter Church RD over Garrett Creek?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Carter Church RD over Garrett Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.