US Bridges

Snake Creek RD over Snake Creek

GoodPosted for load

Allen County, Kentucky · .8 MI S Union Chapel RD · Structure no. 002C00058N

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Snake Creek RD over Snake Creek is a concrete slab carrying Snake Creek RD over Snake Creek in Allen County, Kentucky. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2035. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesSnake Creek RD
CrossesSnake Creek
Location.8 MI S Union Chapel RD
RouteCounty Highway 1158
CountyAllen County
StateKentucky
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2015)
Projected traffic40 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 Snake Creek RD over Snake Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Snake Creek RD over Snake Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Snake Creek RD over Snake Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Snake Creek RD over Snake Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Snake Creek RD over Snake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.