US Bridges

Ray RD over Fk-Donaldson Creek

GoodPosted for load

Caldwell County, Kentucky · .5 Mi-Ne JCT Ky 139 · Structure no. 017C00064N

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ray RD over Fk-Donaldson Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ray RD over Fk-Donaldson Creek in Caldwell County, Kentucky. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 32 vehicles a day, projected to reach 32 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRay RD
CrossesFk-Donaldson Creek
Location.5 Mi-Ne JCT Ky 139
RouteCounty Highway 1078
Coordinates37.21722, -87.88861
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.2 US tons
Inventory rating60.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32 (2019)
Projected traffic32 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Ray RD over Fk-Donaldson Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ray RD over Fk-Donaldson 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Ray RD over Fk-Donaldson Creek carry?

About 32 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Ray RD over Fk-Donaldson Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Ray RD over Fk-Donaldson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.