US Bridges

East Tunnel Hl RD over Prickly Ash Creek

FairPosted for load

Bath County, Kentucky · .05 MI W of JCT Ky 36 · Structure no. 006C00001N

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
231
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Tunnel Hl RD over Prickly Ash Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying East Tunnel Hl RD over Prickly Ash Creek in Bath County, Kentucky. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 231 vehicles a day, projected to reach 231 by 2029. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Tunnel Hl RD
CrossesPrickly Ash Creek
Location.05 MI W of JCT Ky 36
RouteCounty Highway 1016
CountyBath County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.15889, -83.77722
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.
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 inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic231 (2009)
Projected traffic231 by 2029
Trucks0%
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 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 East Tunnel Hl RD over Prickly Ash Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Tunnel Hl RD over Prickly Ash 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does East Tunnel Hl RD over Prickly Ash Creek carry?

About 231 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is East Tunnel Hl RD over Prickly Ash Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns East Tunnel Hl RD over Prickly Ash Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.