US Bridges

Watson Cemetery RD over Flatlick Creek

Good

Crittenden County, Kentucky · 0.15 MI S.Claude Belt RD · Structure no. 028C00060N

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Watson Cemetery RD over Flatlick Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Watson Cemetery RD over Flatlick Creek in Crittenden 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 29 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWatson Cemetery RD
CrossesFlatlick Creek
Location0.15 MI S.Claude Belt RD
RouteCounty Highway 1286
CountyCrittenden County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.33444, -88.26972
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29 (2012)
Projected traffic29 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Watson Cemetery RD over Flatlick Creek built?

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

What condition is Watson Cemetery RD over Flatlick 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Watson Cemetery RD over Flatlick Creek carry?

About 29 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Watson Cemetery RD over Flatlick Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Watson Cemetery RD over Flatlick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.