Otter Creek RD over Bear Creek
PoorPosted for loadCumberland County, Kentucky · .4 MI S CR 5104 · Structure no. 029C00031N
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Otter Creek RD over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Otter Creek RD over Bear Creek in Cumberland County, Kentucky. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 130 vehicles a day, projected to reach 130 by 2029. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Otter Creek RD over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Otter Creek RD over Bear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Otter Creek RD over Bear Creek carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2009 count).
How long is Otter Creek RD over Bear Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Otter Creek RD over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.