US Bridges

Oak Hill Road over Alexander Creek

Fair

Edmonson County, Kentucky · 3.9 MI S JCT Ky 259 · Structure no. 031C00006N

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
174
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak Hill Road over Alexander Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Oak Hill Road over Alexander Creek in Edmonson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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.

It carries about 174 vehicles a day, projected to reach 174 by 2032. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesOak Hill Road
CrossesAlexander Creek
Location3.9 MI S JCT Ky 259
RouteCounty Highway 1205
CountyEdmonson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.14222, -86.28278
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic174 (2012)
Projected traffic174 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Oak Hill Road over Alexander Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oak Hill Road over Alexander 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does Oak Hill Road over Alexander Creek carry?

About 174 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Oak Hill Road over Alexander Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Oak Hill Road over Alexander Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.