US Bridges

Lower Bottom Road over West Fork Mayfield Creek

FairPosted for load

Carlisle County, Kentucky · .8 MI N. of Ky. 1173 · Structure no. 020C00050N

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
46
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lower Bottom Road over West Fork Mayfield Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lower Bottom Road over West Fork Mayfield Creek in Carlisle County, Kentucky. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 36 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 46 vehicles a day, projected to reach 46 by 2039. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLower Bottom Road
CrossesWest Fork Mayfield Creek
Location.8 MI N. of Ky. 1173
RouteCounty Highway 1102
CountyCarlisle County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.83889, -88.9025
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.3 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46 (2019)
Projected traffic46 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 Lower Bottom Road over West Fork Mayfield Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Lower Bottom Road over West Fork Mayfield 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lower Bottom Road over West Fork Mayfield Creek carry?

About 46 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Lower Bottom Road over West Fork Mayfield Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Lower Bottom Road over West Fork Mayfield Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.