US Bridges

Dougantown Road over Little Renox Creek

Fair

Cumberland County, Kentucky · .80 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 704 · Structure no. 029C00060N

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,311
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dougantown Road over Little Renox Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Dougantown Road over Little Renox Creek in Cumberland County, Kentucky. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 5 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 2,311 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,311 by 2034. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesDougantown Road
CrossesLittle Renox Creek
Location.80 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 704
RouteCounty Highway 1504
CountyCumberland County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.82528, -85.37278
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating104.9 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,311 (2014)
Projected traffic2,311 by 2034
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dougantown Road over Little Renox Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dougantown 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 Dougantown Road over Little Renox Creek carry?

About 2,311 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Dougantown Road over Little Renox Creek?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Dougantown Road over Little Renox Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.