US Bridges

Wills Rupard RD over Upper Howard Creek

FairPosted for load

Clark County, Kentucky · .6 MI W of JCT Ky 974 · Structure no. 025C00014N

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
93
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wills Rupard RD over Upper Howard Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Wills Rupard RD over Upper Howard Creek in Clark County, Kentucky. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 93 vehicles a day, projected to reach 122 by 2026. The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWills Rupard RD
CrossesUpper Howard Creek
Location.6 MI W of JCT Ky 974
RouteCounty Highway 1117
CountyClark County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.90278, -84.0475
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.2 US tons
Inventory rating18.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length115 ft (35.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93 (2006)
Projected traffic122 by 2026
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 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 Wills Rupard RD over Upper Howard Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wills Rupard RD over Upper Howard 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 2023.

How much traffic does Wills Rupard RD over Upper Howard Creek carry?

About 93 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Wills Rupard RD over Upper Howard Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Wills Rupard RD over Upper Howard Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.