US Bridges

Erline Road over Red Bird River

Good

Clay County, Kentucky · 0.1 M SW of JCT Ky 66 · Structure no. 026C00154N

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
52
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Erline Road over Red Bird River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Erline Road over Red Bird River in Clay County, Kentucky. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 52 vehicles a day, projected to reach 54 by 2041. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 12 ft wide.

CarriesErline Road
CrossesRed Bird River
Location0.1 M SW of JCT Ky 66
RouteCounty Highway 1063
Coordinates37.19139, -83.59556
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2021)
Projected traffic54 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Erline Road over Red Bird River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Erline Road over Red Bird River 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 Erline Road over Red Bird River carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Erline Road over Red Bird River?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Erline Road over Red Bird River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.