US Bridges

Riffe Creek Sch RD over Riffe Creek

Fair

Casey County, Kentucky · .313 Mi. Ne. of Ky 206 · Structure no. 023C00113N

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riffe Creek Sch RD over Riffe Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Riffe Creek Sch RD over Riffe Creek in Casey County, Kentucky. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRiffe Creek Sch RD
CrossesRiffe Creek
Location.313 Mi. Ne. of Ky 206
RouteCounty Highway 1225
CountyCasey County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.21778, -85.035
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2020)
Projected traffic120 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Riffe Creek Sch RD over Riffe Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riffe Creek Sch RD over Riffe 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 Riffe Creek Sch RD over Riffe Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Riffe Creek Sch RD over Riffe Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Riffe Creek Sch RD over Riffe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.