US Bridges

Donaldson RD over Donaldson Creek

Poor

Clark County, Kentucky · .5 MI E Big Stoner Road · Structure no. 025C00047N

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
224
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Donaldson RD over Donaldson Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Donaldson RD over Donaldson Creek in Clark County, Kentucky. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 4 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.

It carries about 224 vehicles a day, projected to reach 224 by 2039. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDonaldson RD
CrossesDonaldson Creek
Location.5 MI E Big Stoner Road
RouteCounty Highway 1024
CountyClark County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.10472, -84.10083
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic224 (2019)
Projected traffic224 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$83,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Donaldson RD over Donaldson Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Donaldson RD over Donaldson 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Donaldson RD over Donaldson Creek carry?

About 224 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Donaldson RD over Donaldson Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Donaldson RD over Donaldson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.