US Bridges

Marie Roberts Road over Troublesome Creek

Good

Breathitt County, Kentucky · .05 Mi. W of Jct. Ky 15 · Structure no. 013C00080N

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
251 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
790
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marie Roberts Road over Troublesome Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Marie Roberts Road over Troublesome Creek in Breathitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 790 vehicles a day, projected to reach 790 by 2031. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMarie Roberts Road
CrossesTroublesome Creek
Location.05 Mi. W of Jct. Ky 15
RouteCounty Highway 1165
CountyBreathitt County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.47833, -83.32472
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length251 ft (76.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic790 (2011)
Projected traffic790 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Marie Roberts Road over Troublesome Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marie Roberts Road over Troublesome 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does Marie Roberts Road over Troublesome Creek carry?

About 790 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Marie Roberts Road over Troublesome Creek?

The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Marie Roberts Road over Troublesome Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.