US Bridges

Perrytown RD over Middle Fork of Drakes CR

Fair

Allen County, Kentucky · 1.9 MI N of Ky 100 · Structure no. 002C00054N

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
116
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Perrytown RD over Middle Fork of Drakes CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Perrytown RD over Middle Fork of Drakes CR in Allen County, Kentucky. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 5 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 116 vehicles a day, projected to reach 116 by 2035. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesPerrytown RD
CrossesMiddle Fork of Drakes CR
Location1.9 MI N of Ky 100
RouteCounty Highway 1241
CountyAllen County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.70694, -86.37528
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109.1 US tons
Inventory rating65.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic116 (2015)
Projected traffic116 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Perrytown RD over Middle Fork of Drakes CR built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Perrytown RD over Middle Fork of Drakes CR 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 Perrytown RD over Middle Fork of Drakes CR carry?

About 116 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Perrytown RD over Middle Fork of Drakes CR?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Perrytown RD over Middle Fork of Drakes CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.