US Bridges

Pryor Valley RD over Bluelick Creek

Fair

Bullitt County, Kentucky · 1.3 MI N of Ky 2673 · Structure no. 015C00034N

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pryor Valley RD over Bluelick Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pryor Valley RD over Bluelick Creek in Bullitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 6 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2026. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesPryor Valley RD
CrossesBluelick Creek
Location1.3 MI N of Ky 2673
RouteCounty Highway 1301
Coordinates38.03333, -85.73833
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.3 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2006)
Projected traffic50 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Pryor Valley RD over Bluelick Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pryor Valley RD over Bluelick 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Pryor Valley RD over Bluelick Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Pryor Valley RD over Bluelick Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Pryor Valley RD over Bluelick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.