US Bridges

Shooting Hill Road over Little Trammel Fork

Fair

Allen County, Kentucky · .01 MI E. JCT Ky 3521 · Structure no. 002C00047N

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
318
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shooting Hill Road over Little Trammel Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Shooting Hill Road over Little Trammel Fork in Allen County, Kentucky. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 318 vehicles a day, projected to reach 318 by 2035. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesShooting Hill Road
CrossesLittle Trammel Fork
Location.01 MI E. JCT Ky 3521
RouteCounty Highway 1215
Coordinates36.65167, -86.26167
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating65.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic318 (2015)
Projected traffic318 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Shooting Hill Road over Little Trammel Fork built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shooting Hill Road over Little Trammel Fork 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 Shooting Hill Road over Little Trammel Fork carry?

About 318 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Shooting Hill Road over Little Trammel Fork?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Shooting Hill Road over Little Trammel Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.