US Bridges

Oil Well Road over BOYD'S Creek

FairPosted for load

Barren County, Kentucky · 1.6 MI South JCT US 31E · Structure no. 005C00044N

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
502
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oil Well Road over BOYD'S Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Oil Well Road over BOYD'S Creek in Barren County, Kentucky. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 6 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 502 vehicles a day, projected to reach 502 by 2035. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesOil Well Road
CrossesBOYD'S Creek
Location1.6 MI South JCT US 31E
RouteCounty Highway 1236
CountyBarren County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.94111, -85.94278
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic502 (2015)
Projected traffic502 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Oil Well Road over BOYD'S Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oil Well Road over BOYD'S 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 Oil Well Road over BOYD'S Creek carry?

About 502 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Oil Well Road over BOYD'S Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Oil Well Road over BOYD'S Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.