US Bridges

Frazier Road over Laurel Creek

Good

Clay County, Kentucky · 12 MI S - Ky 11 · Structure no. 026C00104N

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
104
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frazier Road over Laurel Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Frazier Road over Laurel Creek in Clay County, Kentucky. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 104 vehicles a day, projected to reach 104 by 2035. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFrazier Road
CrossesLaurel Creek
Location12 MI S - Ky 11
RouteCounty Highway 1604
CountyClay County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.21639, -83.71778
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating69.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104 (2015)
Projected traffic104 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$75,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Frazier Road over Laurel Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frazier Road over Laurel Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Frazier Road over Laurel Creek carry?

About 104 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Frazier Road over Laurel Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Frazier Road over Laurel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.