US Bridges

Round Bottom over Quicksand Creek

Fair

Breathitt County, Kentucky · .25 MI S Ky 30 · Structure no. 013C00054N

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
112
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Round Bottom over Quicksand Creek is a concrete slab carrying Round Bottom over Quicksand Creek in Breathitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 112 vehicles a day, projected to reach 162 by 2026. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRound Bottom
CrossesQuicksand Creek
Location.25 MI S Ky 30
RouteCounty Highway 1007
CountyBreathitt County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.56, -83.32361
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112 (2006)
Projected traffic162 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Round Bottom over Quicksand Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Round Bottom over Quicksand 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Round Bottom over Quicksand Creek carry?

About 112 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Round Bottom over Quicksand Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Round Bottom over Quicksand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.