US Bridges

Clay Carpet RD over Laurel Creek

FairPosted for load

Clay County, Kentucky · .1 MI W US 421 · Structure no. 026C00101N

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clay Carpet RD over Laurel Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clay Carpet RD over Laurel Creek in Clay County, Kentucky. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2026. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesClay Carpet RD
CrossesLaurel Creek
Location.1 MI W US 421
CountyClay County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.23306, -83.78889
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2006)
Projected traffic10 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$42,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clay Carpet RD over Laurel Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clay Carpet RD over Laurel 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Clay Carpet RD over Laurel Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Clay Carpet RD over Laurel Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Clay Carpet RD over Laurel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.