US Bridges

Trevor Lane over German Creek

FairPosted for load

Cumberland County, Kentucky · 100 South JCT Ky 100 · Structure no. 029C00036N

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
299
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trevor Lane over German Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Trevor Lane over German Creek in Cumberland County, Kentucky. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 299 vehicles a day, projected to reach 364 by 2030. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesTrevor Lane
CrossesGerman Creek
Location100 South JCT Ky 100
RouteCounty Highway 1440
CountyCumberland County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.80917, -85.48111
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic299 (2010)
Projected traffic364 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 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 Trevor Lane over German Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Trevor Lane over German 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 Trevor Lane over German Creek carry?

About 299 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Trevor Lane over German Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Trevor Lane over German Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.