US Bridges

E. New Roe RD over Middle Fk-Drakes Ck

Fair

Allen County, Kentucky · 1.7 MI S JCT Calvert RD · Structure no. 002C00048N

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
49
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. New Roe RD over Middle Fk-Drakes Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying E. New Roe RD over Middle Fk-Drakes Ck 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 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2035. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesE. New Roe RD
CrossesMiddle Fk-Drakes Ck
Location1.7 MI S JCT Calvert RD
RouteCounty Highway 1231
Coordinates36.65722, -86.34111
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.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2015)
Projected traffic49 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 E. New Roe RD over Middle Fk-Drakes Ck built?

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

What condition is E. New Roe RD over Middle Fk-Drakes Ck 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 E. New Roe RD over Middle Fk-Drakes Ck carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is E. New Roe RD over Middle Fk-Drakes Ck?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns E. New Roe RD over Middle Fk-Drakes Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.