US Bridges

Clay Ridge RD over Phillips Creek

Fair

Campbell County, Kentucky · .2 MI SE of JCT CR 5219 · Structure no. 019C00046N

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
686
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clay Ridge RD over Phillips Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Clay Ridge RD over Phillips Creek in Campbell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 686 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,371 by 2026. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesClay Ridge RD
CrossesPhillips Creek
Location.2 MI SE of JCT CR 5219
RouteCounty Highway 1217
CountyCampbell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.83806, -84.42556
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic686 (2006)
Projected traffic1,371 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Clay Ridge RD over Phillips Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clay Ridge RD over Phillips 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 Clay Ridge RD over Phillips Creek carry?

About 686 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Clay Ridge RD over Phillips Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Clay Ridge RD over Phillips Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.