US Bridges

Timber Creek RD over Timber Creek

FairPosted for load

Anderson County, Kentucky · .9 MI N of JCT Ky 44 · Structure no. 003C00023N

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
74
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Timber Creek RD over Timber Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Timber Creek RD over Timber Creek in Anderson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 74 vehicles a day, projected to reach 74 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTimber Creek RD
CrossesTimber Creek
Location.9 MI N of JCT Ky 44
RouteCounty Highway 1302
CountyAnderson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.01306, -85.07389
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74 (2021)
Projected traffic74 by 2041
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$122,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Timber Creek RD over Timber Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Timber Creek RD over Timber Creek 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 June 2024.

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

About 74 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Timber Creek RD over Timber Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Timber Creek RD over Timber Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.