US Bridges

Mountain Pky Nc over Upper Howards Creek

Fair

Clark County, Kentucky · Wbl .6 MI West KY974 Op · Structure no. 025B00059L

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,346
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mountain Pky Nc over Upper Howards Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Mountain Pky Nc over Upper Howards Creek in Clark County, Kentucky. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 5 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 7,346 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,346 by 2043. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesMountain Pky Nc
CrossesUpper Howards Creek
LocationWbl .6 MI West KY974 Op
RouteState Highway 9000
CountyClark County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.94167, -84.01111
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating76.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,346 (2023)
Projected traffic7,346 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mountain Pky Nc over Upper Howards Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mountain Pky Nc over Upper Howards 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 2023.

How much traffic does Mountain Pky Nc over Upper Howards Creek carry?

About 7,346 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Mountain Pky Nc over Upper Howards Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Mountain Pky Nc over Upper Howards Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.