US Bridges

Old Burkesville RD over Br of Howards Creek

FairPosted for load

Clinton County, Kentucky · 100 Ft SE of Ky 639 · Structure no. 027C00007N

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
484
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Burkesville RD over Br of Howards Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Old Burkesville RD over Br of Howards Creek in Clinton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 5 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 484 vehicles a day, projected to reach 484 by 2039. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Burkesville RD
CrossesBr of Howards Creek
Location100 Ft SE of Ky 639
RouteCounty Highway 1202
Coordinates36.70472, -85.18278
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic484 (2019)
Projected traffic484 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Burkesville RD over Br of Howards Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Burkesville RD over Br of Howards 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Old Burkesville RD over Br of Howards Creek carry?

About 484 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Old Burkesville RD over Br of Howards Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Old Burkesville RD over Br of Howards Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.