US Bridges

Mt. Carmel RD over N. Fork of Duncan Creek

FairPosted for load

Calloway County, Kentucky · .5 MI E. of Ky 299 · Structure no. 018C00153N

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
59
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt. Carmel RD over N. Fork of Duncan Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mt. Carmel RD over N. Fork of Duncan Creek in Calloway County, Kentucky. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 59 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2034. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMt. Carmel RD
CrossesN. Fork of Duncan Creek
Location.5 MI E. of Ky 299
RouteCounty Highway 1449
CountyCalloway County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.73556, -88.38639
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating15.3 US tons
Inventory rating9.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (2014)
Projected traffic59 by 2034
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Mt. Carmel RD over N. Fork of Duncan Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt. Carmel RD over N. Fork of Duncan 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 Mt. Carmel RD over N. Fork of Duncan Creek carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Mt. Carmel RD over N. Fork of Duncan Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Mt. Carmel RD over N. Fork of Duncan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.