US Bridges

Ghent-Eagle Road over Mccools Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Kentucky · .1 MI S of JCT Ky 47 · Structure no. 021C00004N

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
156
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ghent-Eagle Road over Mccools Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ghent-Eagle Road over Mccools Creek in Carroll County, Kentucky. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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.

It carries about 156 vehicles a day, projected to reach 283 by 2026. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesGhent-Eagle Road
CrossesMccools Creek
Location.1 MI S of JCT Ky 47
RouteCounty Highway 1014
CountyCarroll County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.69889, -85.03278
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic156 (2006)
Projected traffic283 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 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 Ghent-Eagle Road over Mccools Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ghent-Eagle Road over Mccools 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Ghent-Eagle Road over Mccools Creek carry?

About 156 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Ghent-Eagle Road over Mccools Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Ghent-Eagle Road over Mccools Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.