US Bridges

Darlington RD over Tug Creek

FairPosted for load

Campbell County, Kentucky · 25 SW of JCT CR 5022 · Structure no. 019C00007N

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
293
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Darlington RD over Tug Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Darlington RD over Tug Creek in Campbell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 293 vehicles a day, projected to reach 585 by 2026. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesDarlington RD
CrossesTug Creek
Location25 SW of JCT CR 5022
RouteCounty Highway 1023
CountyCampbell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates39.01417, -84.38361
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic293 (2006)
Projected traffic585 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Darlington RD over Tug Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Darlington RD over Tug 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Darlington RD over Tug Creek carry?

About 293 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Darlington RD over Tug Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Darlington RD over Tug Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.