US Bridges

US-25E over Park Creek

Fair

Bell County, Kentucky · @ Bottom of Va. Mtn. · Structure no. 007B00141N

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,568
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-25E over Park Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-25E over Park Creek in Bell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 19,568 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,568 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesUS-25E
CrossesPark Creek
Location@ Bottom of Va. Mtn.
RouteU.S. Route 25
Coordinates36.60528, -83.69028
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,568 (2023)
Projected traffic19,568 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US-25E over Park Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-25E over Park 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does US-25E over Park Creek carry?

About 19,568 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US-25E over Park Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US-25E over Park Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.