US Bridges

Townsend Valley RD over Townsend Creek

Fair

Bourbon County, Kentucky · 2.5 MI W JCT US 27 · Structure no. 009C00065N

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Townsend Valley RD over Townsend Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Townsend Valley RD over Townsend Creek in Bourbon County, Kentucky. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 96 vehicles a day, projected to reach 96 by 2029. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesTownsend Valley RD
CrossesTownsend Creek
Location2.5 MI W JCT US 27
RouteCounty Highway 1308
CountyBourbon County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.2825, -84.33806
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2009)
Projected traffic96 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$101,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Townsend Valley RD over Townsend Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Townsend Valley RD over Townsend 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 2022.

How much traffic does Townsend Valley RD over Townsend Creek carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Townsend Valley RD over Townsend Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Townsend Valley RD over Townsend Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.