US Bridges

Peter Crk RD over Peter Creek

Fair

Barren County, Kentucky · 2.2 MI S of JCT Ky 1318 · Structure no. 005C00019N

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
192 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
232
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peter Crk RD over Peter Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Peter Crk RD over Peter Creek in Barren County, Kentucky. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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.

It carries about 232 vehicles a day, projected to reach 232 by 2035. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesPeter Crk RD
CrossesPeter Creek
Location2.2 MI S of JCT Ky 1318
RouteCounty Highway 1251
CountyBarren County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.84667, -85.97944
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic232 (2015)
Projected traffic232 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Peter Crk RD over Peter Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peter Crk RD over Peter 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Peter Crk RD over Peter Creek carry?

About 232 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Peter Crk RD over Peter Creek?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Peter Crk RD over Peter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.