US Bridges

Four Mile Road over Mccools Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Kentucky · .3 MI SE of JCT US 42 · Structure no. 021C00021N

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Four Mile Road over Mccools Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Four Mile Road over Mccools Creek in Carroll County, Kentucky. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 86 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 220 vehicles a day, projected to reach 399 by 2026. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesFour Mile Road
CrossesMccools Creek
Location.3 MI SE of JCT US 42
RouteCounty Highway 1001
CountyCarroll County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.69917, -85.11306
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2006)
Projected traffic399 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Four Mile Road over Mccools Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Four Mile 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 2024.

How much traffic does Four Mile Road over Mccools Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Four Mile Road over Mccools Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns Four Mile Road over Mccools Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.