Penns Store Road over Little South Fork Creek
PoorPosted for loadCasey County, Kentucky · 50 West JCT Ky 243 · Structure no. 023C00095N
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 66 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Penns Store Road over Little South Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Penns Store Road over Little South Fork Creek in Casey County, Kentucky. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2039. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Penns Store Road over Little South Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Penns Store Road over Little South Fork Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Penns Store Road over Little South Fork Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Penns Store Road over Little South Fork Creek?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Penns Store Road over Little South Fork Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.