US Bridges

Anderson Rd. over Slate Creek

FairPosted for load

Bath County, Kentucky · 667' S. of Ky 111 · Structure no. 006C00037N

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Anderson Rd. over Slate Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Anderson Rd. over Slate Creek in Bath County, Kentucky. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 134 by 2035. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesAnderson Rd.
CrossesSlate Creek
Location667' S. of Ky 111
RouteCounty Highway 1042
CountyBath County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.19389, -83.72333
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating47.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length122 ft (37.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2015)
Projected traffic134 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Anderson Rd. over Slate Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Anderson 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 2024.

How much traffic does Anderson Rd. over Slate Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Anderson Rd. over Slate Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Anderson Rd. over Slate Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.