US Bridges

Gary Morgan RD over Lewis Creek

Good

Cumberland County, Kentucky · 0.10 Mi. Sw. JCT Ky 61 · Structure no. 029C00043N

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
183
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gary Morgan RD over Lewis Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Gary Morgan RD over Lewis Creek in Cumberland County, Kentucky. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 183 vehicles a day, projected to reach 183 by 2029. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesGary Morgan RD
CrossesLewis Creek
Location0.10 Mi. Sw. JCT Ky 61
RouteCounty Highway 1054
Coordinates36.81028, -85.36806
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic183 (2009)
Projected traffic183 by 2029
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 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 Gary Morgan RD over Lewis Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gary Morgan RD over Lewis Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Gary Morgan RD over Lewis Creek carry?

About 183 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Gary Morgan RD over Lewis Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Gary Morgan RD over Lewis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.