US Bridges

Houston Avenue over Houston Creek

FairPosted for load

Bourbon County, Kentucky · .25 MI N of JCT US 460 · Structure no. 009C00050N

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,238
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Houston Avenue over Houston Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Houston Avenue over Houston Creek in Bourbon County, Kentucky. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 5 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 1,238 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,238 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHouston Avenue
CrossesHouston Creek
Location.25 MI N of JCT US 460
RouteCity Street 1120
CountyBourbon County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.21417, -84.25444
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating30.2 US tons
Inventory rating18.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,238 (2021)
Projected traffic1,238 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$323,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Houston Avenue over Houston Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Houston Avenue over Houston 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Houston Avenue over Houston Creek carry?

About 1,238 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Houston Avenue over Houston Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Houston Avenue over Houston Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.