US Bridges

Armco Blvd. over Over Little Hood Creek

GoodPosted for load

Boyd County, Kentucky · .320 MI JCT of Ky 168 · Structure no. 010C00047N

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
694
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Armco Blvd. over Over Little Hood Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Armco Blvd. over Over Little Hood Creek in Boyd County, Kentucky. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 694 vehicles a day, projected to reach 694 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesArmco Blvd.
CrossesOver Little Hood Creek
Location.320 MI JCT of Ky 168
RouteCounty Highway 1047
CountyBoyd County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.48694, -82.66444
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating37.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic694 (2023)
Projected traffic694 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Armco Blvd. over Over Little Hood Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Armco Blvd. over Over Little Hood Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does Armco Blvd. over Over Little Hood Creek carry?

About 694 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Armco Blvd. over Over Little Hood Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Armco Blvd. over Over Little Hood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.