Frank Bowling Road over Redbird River
PoorClosed to trafficClay County, Kentucky · N @jct Ky 66 @peabody · Structure no. 026C00016N
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 75 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 104
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Frank Bowling Road over Redbird River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Frank Bowling Road over Redbird River in Clay County, Kentucky. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 104 vehicles a day, projected to reach 107 by 2026. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Frank Bowling Road over Redbird River built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Frank Bowling Road over Redbird River 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Frank Bowling Road over Redbird River carry?
About 104 vehicles per day (2006 count).
How long is Frank Bowling Road over Redbird River?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Frank Bowling Road over Redbird River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.