US Bridges

Raney Br RD over Brownies Creek

FairPosted for load

Bell County, Kentucky · .10 MI S of JCT Ky 987 · Structure no. 007C00014N

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
105
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Raney Br RD over Brownies Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Raney Br RD over Brownies Creek in Bell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 105 vehicles a day, projected to reach 105 by 2031. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRaney Br RD
CrossesBrownies Creek
Location.10 MI S of JCT Ky 987
RouteCounty Highway 1127
CountyBell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.70167, -83.52111
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating42.4 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2011)
Projected traffic105 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$162,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Raney Br RD over Brownies Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Raney Br RD over Brownies 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 2023.

How much traffic does Raney Br RD over Brownies Creek carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Raney Br RD over Brownies Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Raney Br RD over Brownies Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.