US Bridges

Little Flat-Ledfor over Br. of Little Flat Creek

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Bath County, Kentucky · 2.5 MI S-W of Jct. Ky 11 · Structure no. 006C00032N

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
131
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little Flat-Ledfor over Br. of Little Flat Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Little Flat-Ledfor over Br. of Little Flat Creek in Bath County, Kentucky. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 131 vehicles a day, projected to reach 131 by 2029. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesLittle Flat-Ledfor
CrossesBr. of Little Flat Creek
Location2.5 MI S-W of Jct. Ky 11
RouteCounty Highway 1309
Coordinates38.27889, -83.86194
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating66.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.4 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic131 (2009)
Projected traffic131 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 Br. of Little Flat Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Little Flat-Ledfor over Br. of Little Flat Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2022.

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

About 131 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Little Flat-Ledfor over Br. of Little Flat Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Little Flat-Ledfor over Br. of Little Flat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.