US Bridges

Lower Tug Fork RD over Tug Creek

Good

Campbell County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI SW of JCT Ky 547 · Structure no. 019C00005N

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
513
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lower Tug Fork RD over Tug Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lower Tug Fork RD over Tug Creek in Campbell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 55 years old, older 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 513 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,025 by 2026. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLower Tug Fork RD
CrossesTug Creek
Location1.5 MI SW of JCT Ky 547
RouteCounty Highway 1022
CountyCampbell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates39.00306, -84.37972
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating83.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic513 (2006)
Projected traffic1,025 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$84,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lower Tug Fork RD over Tug Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Lower Tug Fork RD over Tug 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Lower Tug Fork RD over Tug Creek carry?

About 513 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Lower Tug Fork RD over Tug Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Lower Tug Fork RD over Tug Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.