US Bridges

Linnie-Rheber RD over Locust Creek

FairPosted for load

Casey County, Kentucky · 1.1 Mile South of Ky 70 · Structure no. 023C00034N

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
153
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Linnie-Rheber RD over Locust Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Linnie-Rheber RD over Locust Creek in Casey County, Kentucky. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 153 vehicles a day, projected to reach 153 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLinnie-Rheber RD
CrossesLocust Creek
Location1.1 Mile South of Ky 70
RouteCounty Highway 1243
CountyCasey County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.27611, -84.99083
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic153 (2020)
Projected traffic153 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 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 Linnie-Rheber RD over Locust Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Linnie-Rheber RD over Locust 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 Linnie-Rheber RD over Locust Creek carry?

About 153 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Linnie-Rheber RD over Locust Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Linnie-Rheber RD over Locust Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.