US Bridges

Paul F Purvis Road over Little Hoods Creek

Fair

Boyd County, Kentucky · At.N.W. Cl of Ashland · Structure no. 010B00055N

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,920
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paul F Purvis Road over Little Hoods Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Paul F Purvis Road over Little Hoods Creek in Boyd County, Kentucky. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 5 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 6,920 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,920 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesPaul F Purvis Road
CrossesLittle Hoods Creek
LocationAt.N.W. Cl of Ashland
RouteState Highway 168
CountyBoyd County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.47806, -82.6675
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.5 US tons
Inventory rating55.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,920 (2023)
Projected traffic6,920 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Paul F Purvis Road over Little Hoods Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paul F Purvis Road over Little Hoods 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Paul F Purvis Road over Little Hoods Creek carry?

About 6,920 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Paul F Purvis Road over Little Hoods Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Paul F Purvis Road over Little Hoods Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.