US Bridges

Princeton-Olney RD over Tradewater River

Good

Caldwell County, Kentucky · @ Hopkins Co.Ln. · Structure no. 017C00040N

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
53
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Princeton-Olney RD over Tradewater River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Princeton-Olney RD over Tradewater River in Caldwell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 53 vehicles a day, projected to reach 53 by 2039. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesPrinceton-Olney RD
CrossesTradewater River
Location@ Hopkins Co.Ln.
RouteCounty Highway 1006
Coordinates37.22417, -87.78083
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53 (2019)
Projected traffic53 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Princeton-Olney RD over Tradewater River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Princeton-Olney RD over Tradewater River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Princeton-Olney RD over Tradewater River carry?

About 53 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Princeton-Olney RD over Tradewater River?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Princeton-Olney RD over Tradewater River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.