US Bridges

Allens Creek Road over Little Renox Creek

Fair

Cumberland County, Kentucky · 500SW Ky 3140 · Structure no. 029C00028N

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
191
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Allens Creek Road over Little Renox Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Allens Creek Road over Little Renox Creek in Cumberland County, Kentucky. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 191 vehicles a day, projected to reach 191 by 2039. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesAllens Creek Road
CrossesLittle Renox Creek
Location500SW Ky 3140
RouteCounty Highway 1304
CountyCumberland County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.86028, -85.41639
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic191 (2019)
Projected traffic191 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Allens Creek Road over Little Renox Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Allens Creek Road over Little Renox 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 2024.

How much traffic does Allens Creek Road over Little Renox Creek carry?

About 191 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Allens Creek Road over Little Renox Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Allens Creek Road over Little Renox Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.