US Bridges

E Burgin Road over Little Willow Creek

PoorPosted for load

Anderson County, Kentucky · .4 MI N of Ashby Rd. · Structure no. 003C00040N

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Burgin Road over Little Willow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Burgin Road over Little Willow Creek in Anderson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 36 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE Burgin Road
CrossesLittle Willow Creek
Location.4 MI N of Ashby Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 1235
Coordinates37.98583, -85.07611
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating25.5 US tons
Inventory rating15.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.8 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36 (2021)
Projected traffic36 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$90,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Burgin Road over Little Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Burgin Road over Little Willow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does E Burgin Road over Little Willow Creek carry?

About 36 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is E Burgin Road over Little Willow Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns E Burgin Road over Little Willow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.