US Bridges

Long Stretch Road over Turtle Creek

Good

Bracken County, Kentucky · .1MI N of JCT Rt 8 · Structure no. 012C00037N

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
87
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Long Stretch Road over Turtle Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Long Stretch Road over Turtle Creek in Bracken County, Kentucky. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 87 vehicles a day, projected to reach 87 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLong Stretch Road
CrossesTurtle Creek
Location.1MI N of JCT Rt 8
RouteCounty Highway 1023
CountyBracken County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.76861, -84.02361
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.4 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width13 ft (3.9 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87 (2023)
Projected traffic87 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Long Stretch Road over Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Long Stretch Road over Turtle 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does Long Stretch Road over Turtle Creek carry?

About 87 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Long Stretch Road over Turtle Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Long Stretch Road over Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.