US Bridges

Osborne RD over Lax Creek

FairPosted for load

Calloway County, Kentucky · .35 MI S of JCT CR 5177 · Structure no. 018C00030N

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
187
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Osborne RD over Lax Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Osborne RD over Lax Creek in Calloway County, Kentucky. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 187 vehicles a day, projected to reach 231 by 2026. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOsborne RD
CrossesLax Creek
Location.35 MI S of JCT CR 5177
RouteCounty Highway 1196
CountyCalloway County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.53111, -88.18361
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating18.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic187 (2006)
Projected traffic231 by 2026
Trucks—
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$111,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Osborne RD over Lax Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Osborne RD over Lax 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Osborne RD over Lax Creek carry?

About 187 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Osborne RD over Lax Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Osborne RD over Lax Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.