US Bridges

Perkins Branch RD over Lost Creek

Good

Breathitt County, Kentucky · 260 W of KY-15 0.75 MP · Structure no. 013C00083N

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Perkins Branch RD over Lost Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Perkins Branch RD over Lost Creek in Breathitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 40 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPerkins Branch RD
CrossesLost Creek
Location260 W of KY-15 0.75 MP
RouteCounty Highway 1427
CountyBreathitt County
StateKentucky
Coordinates33.40917, -83.27139
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2024)
Projected traffic85 by 2044
Trucks—
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 Perkins Branch RD over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Perkins Branch RD over Lost 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Perkins Branch RD over Lost Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Perkins Branch RD over Lost Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Perkins Branch RD over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.