US Bridges

Frogtown LN over Shannons Run

FairPosted for load

Fayette County, Kentucky · 0.3 Mi. S. JCT US 60 · Structure no. 034C00048N

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
249
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frogtown LN over Shannons Run is a wood or timber slab carrying Frogtown LN over Shannons Run in Fayette County, Kentucky. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 249 vehicles a day, projected to reach 249 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesFrogtown LN
CrossesShannons Run
Location0.3 Mi. S. JCT US 60
RouteCounty Highway 1222
CountyFayette County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.03889, -84.64722
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic249 (2011)
Projected traffic249 by 2031
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 Frogtown LN over Shannons Run built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frogtown LN over Shannons Run 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Frogtown LN over Shannons Run carry?

About 249 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Frogtown LN over Shannons Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Frogtown LN over Shannons Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.