US Bridges

Gilberts Creek RD over Gilberts Creek

GoodPosted for load

Anderson County, Kentucky · 3.6 Mi. E of US127 · Structure no. 003C00066N

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
81 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
61
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gilberts Creek RD over Gilberts Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gilberts Creek RD over Gilberts Creek in Anderson 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 8 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 61 vehicles a day, projected to reach 61 by 2040. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesGilberts Creek RD
CrossesGilberts Creek
Location3.6 Mi. E of US127
RouteCounty Highway 1121
CountyAnderson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.97361, -84.82472
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61 (2020)
Projected traffic61 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Gilberts Creek RD over Gilberts Creek built?

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

What condition is Gilberts Creek RD over Gilberts 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 June 2024.

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

About 61 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Gilberts Creek RD over Gilberts Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Gilberts Creek RD over Gilberts Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.