Gum Corner Road over Shawnee Creek Slough
PoorClosed to trafficBallard County, Kentucky · 2.4 MI SW of U.S. 60 · Structure no. 004C00057N
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gum Corner Road over Shawnee Creek Slough is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gum Corner Road over Shawnee Creek Slough in Ballard County, Kentucky. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 1 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 133 by 2026. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gum Corner Road over Shawnee Creek Slough built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gum Corner Road over Shawnee Creek Slough 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Gum Corner Road over Shawnee Creek Slough carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (2006 count).
How long is Gum Corner Road over Shawnee Creek Slough?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Gum Corner Road over Shawnee Creek Slough?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.