US Bridges

Shurdan Creek RD over Surdan Creek

Fair

Christian County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI E JCT Ky 1026 · Structure no. 024C00157N

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
41
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shurdan Creek RD over Surdan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Shurdan Creek RD over Surdan Creek in Christian County, Kentucky. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 41 vehicles a day, projected to reach 41 by 2029. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesShurdan Creek RD
CrossesSurdan Creek
Location0.1 MI E JCT Ky 1026
RouteCounty Highway 1460
CountyChristian County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.92417, -87.62917
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2009)
Projected traffic41 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Shurdan Creek RD over Surdan Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shurdan Creek RD over Surdan 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does Shurdan Creek RD over Surdan Creek carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Shurdan Creek RD over Surdan Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Shurdan Creek RD over Surdan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.