US Bridges

Frank Arnett LN over Abbott Creek

FairPosted for load

Floyd County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI S of JCT Ky 1427 · Structure no. 036C00030N

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frank Arnett LN over Abbott Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Frank Arnett LN over Abbott Creek in Floyd County, Kentucky. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2026. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFrank Arnett LN
CrossesAbbott Creek
Location0.1 MI S of JCT Ky 1427
RouteCounty Highway 1455
Coordinates37.68111, -82.79472
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating20.7 US tons
Inventory rating12.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2006)
Projected traffic150 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$48,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Frank Arnett LN over Abbott Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frank Arnett LN over Abbott 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Frank Arnett LN over Abbott Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Frank Arnett LN over Abbott Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Frank Arnett LN over Abbott Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.