US Bridges

Bear Creek RD over Bear Creek

Fair

Cumberland County, Kentucky · .5 MI W of E-Jct Ky 90 · Structure no. 029C00021N

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
81
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bear Creek RD over Bear Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Bear Creek RD over Bear Creek in Cumberland County, Kentucky. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 81 vehicles a day, projected to reach 81 by 2039. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesBear Creek RD
CrossesBear Creek
Location.5 MI W of E-Jct Ky 90
RouteCounty Highway 1040
CountyCumberland County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.77444, -85.26528
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81 (2019)
Projected traffic81 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 Bear Creek RD over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bear Creek RD over Bear 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does Bear Creek RD over Bear Creek carry?

About 81 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Bear Creek RD over Bear Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Bear Creek RD over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.