US Bridges

Kendall Spgs RD over Slate Creek

Fair

Bath County, Kentucky · .4 MI W of JCT Ky 36 · Structure no. 006C00008N

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
194 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,090
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kendall Spgs RD over Slate Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kendall Spgs RD over Slate Creek in Bath County, Kentucky. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 6 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 1,090 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,090 by 2029. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKendall Spgs RD
CrossesSlate Creek
Location.4 MI W of JCT Ky 36
RouteCounty Highway 1231
CountyBath County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.13028, -83.76694
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 inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.4 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,090 (2009)
Projected traffic1,090 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Kendall Spgs RD over Slate Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kendall Spgs RD over Slate 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 2022.

How much traffic does Kendall Spgs RD over Slate Creek carry?

About 1,090 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Kendall Spgs RD over Slate Creek?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Kendall Spgs RD over Slate Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.