US Bridges

Patsy Riffe Ridge over Carpenter Creek

Fair

Casey County, Kentucky · 0.1 Mile East of US 127 · Structure no. 023C00012N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
133
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Patsy Riffe Ridge over Carpenter Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Patsy Riffe Ridge over Carpenter Creek in Casey 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 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 133 vehicles a day, projected to reach 133 by 2040. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesPatsy Riffe Ridge
CrossesCarpenter Creek
Location0.1 Mile East of US 127
RouteCounty Highway 1022
CountyCasey County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.39917, -84.8625
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating68.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133 (2020)
Projected traffic133 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$190,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Patsy Riffe Ridge over Carpenter Creek built?

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

What condition is Patsy Riffe Ridge over Carpenter 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Patsy Riffe Ridge over Carpenter Creek carry?

About 133 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Patsy Riffe Ridge over Carpenter Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Patsy Riffe Ridge over Carpenter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.