US Bridges

Dutch Creek RD over Dutch Creek

FairPosted for load

Cumberland County, Kentucky · 1.75 MI N JCT Ky 90 · Structure no. 029C00035N

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
141
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dutch Creek RD over Dutch Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dutch Creek RD over Dutch Creek in Cumberland County, Kentucky. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 141 vehicles a day, projected to reach 141 by 2039. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesDutch Creek RD
CrossesDutch Creek
Location1.75 MI N JCT Ky 90
RouteCounty Highway 1322
CountyCumberland County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.84111, -85.45528
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic141 (2019)
Projected traffic141 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Dutch Creek RD over Dutch Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dutch Creek RD over Dutch 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 Dutch Creek RD over Dutch Creek carry?

About 141 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Dutch Creek RD over Dutch Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Dutch Creek RD over Dutch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.