Bartlett Park Road over Little Yellow Creek
PoorPosted for loadBreathitt County, Kentucky · 0.3 Miles to Skyland Road · Structure no. 5230002P0000000
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Bartlett Park Road over Little Yellow Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Bartlett Park Road over Little Yellow Creek in Breathitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bartlett Park Road over Little Yellow Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bartlett Park Road over Little Yellow Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Bartlett Park Road over Little Yellow Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Bartlett Park Road over Little Yellow Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Bartlett Park Road over Little Yellow Creek?
It is owned by the National Park Service.