US Bridges

Lewis Road over Black Rock Creek

Good

Carroll County, Kentucky · 0.6 MI West of Us. 42 · Structure no. 021C00034N

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
133
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lewis Road over Black Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lewis Road over Black Rock Creek in Carroll County, Kentucky. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 133 vehicles a day, projected to reach 241 by 2031. The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLewis Road
CrossesBlack Rock Creek
Location0.6 MI West of Us. 42
RouteCounty Highway 1009
CountyCarroll County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.73944, -85.04889
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.4 US tons
Inventory rating55.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length70 ft (21.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133 (2011)
Projected traffic241 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Lewis Road over Black Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lewis Road over Black Rock Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Lewis Road over Black Rock Creek carry?

About 133 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Lewis Road over Black Rock Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Lewis Road over Black Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.