US Bridges

Evermans Creek RD over Everman Creek

FairPosted for load

Carter County, Kentucky · .1 MI S of JCT CR 5012 · Structure no. 022C00001N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
529
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Evermans Creek RD over Everman Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Evermans Creek RD over Everman Creek in Carter County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 529 vehicles a day, projected to reach 529 by 2029. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesEvermans Creek RD
CrossesEverman Creek
Location.1 MI S of JCT CR 5012
RouteCounty Highway 1011
CountyCarter County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.35917, -82.98556
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating43.3 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic529 (2009)
Projected traffic529 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Evermans Creek RD over Everman Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Evermans Creek RD over Everman 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Evermans Creek RD over Everman Creek carry?

About 529 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Evermans Creek RD over Everman Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Evermans Creek RD over Everman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.