US Bridges

Mushroom RD over Soldier Fk. Creek

FairPosted for load

Carter County, Kentucky · .1 MI S of JCT Ky 174 · Structure no. 022C00017N

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
159
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mushroom RD over Soldier Fk. Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mushroom RD over Soldier Fk. Creek in Carter County, Kentucky. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 159 vehicles a day, projected to reach 159 by 2029. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesMushroom RD
CrossesSoldier Fk. Creek
Location.1 MI S of JCT Ky 174
RouteCounty Highway 1294
CountyCarter County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.26583, -83.22083
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic159 (2009)
Projected traffic159 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 Mushroom RD over Soldier Fk. Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mushroom RD over Soldier Fk. 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 Mushroom RD over Soldier Fk. Creek carry?

About 159 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Mushroom RD over Soldier Fk. Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Mushroom RD over Soldier Fk. Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.