US Bridges

Mitchell Weaver RD over Bays Fork Creek

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Allen County, Kentucky · 2.5 Mi. North HWY 1332 · Structure no. 002C00072N

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
61 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
141
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mitchell Weaver RD over Bays Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mitchell Weaver RD over Bays Fork Creek in Allen County, Kentucky. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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.

It carries about 141 vehicles a day, projected to reach 181 by 2039. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMitchell Weaver RD
CrossesBays Fork Creek
Location2.5 Mi. North HWY 1332
RouteCounty Highway 1328
CountyAllen County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.82861, -86.28472
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.5 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic141 (2019)
Projected traffic181 by 2039
Trucks—
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 Mitchell Weaver RD over Bays Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mitchell Weaver RD over Bays Fork 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 Mitchell Weaver RD over Bays Fork Creek carry?

About 141 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Mitchell Weaver RD over Bays Fork Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Mitchell Weaver RD over Bays Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.