US Bridges

Roberts Drive over Little Hoods Creek

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Boyd County, Kentucky · .15 Mi. S of JCT Ky 168 · Structure no. 010C00049N

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,752
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roberts Drive over Little Hoods Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Roberts Drive over Little Hoods Creek in Boyd County, Kentucky. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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.

It carries about 4,752 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,752 by 2043. The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRoberts Drive
CrossesLittle Hoods Creek
Location.15 Mi. S of JCT Ky 168
RouteCity Street 2341
CountyBoyd County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.47028, -82.67111
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length73 ft (22.4 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,752 (2023)
Projected traffic4,752 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Roberts Drive over Little Hoods Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roberts Drive over Little Hoods 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 Roberts Drive over Little Hoods Creek carry?

About 4,752 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Roberts Drive over Little Hoods Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Roberts Drive over Little Hoods Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.