Pennyrile Forest S over Clifty Creek
PoorPosted for loadChristian County, Kentucky · 0.14 Mi.W. JCT Ky 398 · Structure no. 024B00142N
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
Pennyrile Forest S over Clifty Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pennyrile Forest S over Clifty Creek in Christian County, Kentucky. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 years old, older 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 3 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2029. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pennyrile Forest S over Clifty Creek built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pennyrile Forest S over Clifty 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Pennyrile Forest S over Clifty Creek carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2009 count).
How long is Pennyrile Forest S over Clifty Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Pennyrile Forest S over Clifty Creek?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.