US Bridges

South Fork Creek R over Little Creek

Fair

Casey County, Kentucky · 2.4 MI E. JCT Ky 910 · Structure no. 023C00103N

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
610
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Fork Creek R over Little Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying South Fork Creek R over Little Creek in Casey County, Kentucky. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 610 vehicles a day, projected to reach 610 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSouth Fork Creek R
CrossesLittle Creek
Location2.4 MI E. JCT Ky 910
RouteCounty Highway 1122
Coordinates37.19278, -84.90806
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating66.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2020)
Projected traffic610 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 South Fork Creek R over Little Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Fork Creek R over Little 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 South Fork Creek R over Little Creek carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is South Fork Creek R over Little Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns South Fork Creek R over Little Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.