US Bridges

Little Flat-Ledfor over Little Flat Creek

Fair

Bath County, Kentucky · 2.7 MI NW of N-Jct Ky 11 · Structure no. 006C00019N

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
53
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little Flat-Ledfor over Little Flat Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Little Flat-Ledfor over Little Flat Creek in Bath 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.

It carries about 53 vehicles a day, projected to reach 53 by 2029. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesLittle Flat-Ledfor
CrossesLittle Flat Creek
Location2.7 MI NW of N-Jct Ky 11
RouteCounty Highway 1309
CountyBath County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.29417, -83.84472
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 inspectionJuly 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 rating104.1 US tons
Inventory rating62.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53 (2009)
Projected traffic53 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Little Flat-Ledfor over Little Flat Creek built?

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

What condition is Little Flat-Ledfor over Little Flat 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does Little Flat-Ledfor over Little Flat Creek carry?

About 53 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Little Flat-Ledfor over Little Flat Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Little Flat-Ledfor over Little Flat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.