US Bridges

Houston-Antioch RD over Houston Creek

Fair

Bourbon County, Kentucky · .78 MI S of JCT W/Ky 1970 · Structure no. 009C00081N

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
410
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Houston-Antioch RD over Houston Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Houston-Antioch RD over Houston Creek in Bourbon 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.

It carries about 410 vehicles a day, projected to reach 410 by 2029. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesHouston-Antioch RD
CrossesHouston Creek
Location.78 MI S of JCT W/Ky 1970
RouteCounty Highway 1205
CountyBourbon County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.11283, -84.34583
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusOpen, no 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating93.4 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2009)
Projected traffic410 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Houston-Antioch RD over Houston Creek built?

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

What condition is Houston-Antioch RD 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-Antioch RD over Houston Creek carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Houston-Antioch RD over Houston Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Houston-Antioch RD over Houston Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.