US Bridges

Green Valley Rd. over Boyds Creek

FairPosted for load

Barren County, Kentucky · 1.6 MI E. of Cumberld P · Structure no. 005C00060N

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,221
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Green Valley Rd. over Boyds Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Green Valley Rd. over Boyds Creek in Barren County, Kentucky. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 98 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 9,221 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,249 by 2033. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesGreen Valley Rd.
CrossesBoyds Creek
Location1.6 MI E. of Cumberld P
RouteCounty Highway 1474
CountyBarren County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.96583, -85.87694
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.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,221 (2013)
Projected traffic11,249 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Green Valley Rd. over Boyds Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Green Valley Rd. over Boyds 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 Green Valley Rd. over Boyds Creek carry?

About 9,221 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Green Valley Rd. over Boyds Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Green Valley Rd. over Boyds Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.