Left Frk Abbottcrk over Abbott Creek

Fair

Floyd County, Kentucky · 200 SW of Ky 1427 · Structure no. 036C00051N

Built: 1990; 35 years old
Condition: Fair; inspected July 2024
Type: Box Beam or Girders - Multiple; Prestressed Concrete
Length: 48 ft; 1 main span
Daily traffic: 499; 2011 count
Owner: County; County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Left Frk Abbottcrk over Abbott Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Left Frk Abbottcrk over Abbott Creek in Floyd 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 499 vehicles a day, projected to reach 499 by 2031. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesLeft Frk Abbottcrk

CrossesAbbott Creek

Location200 SW of Ky 1427

RouteCounty Highway 1382

CountyFloyd County

StateKentucky

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Deck	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.

Last inspectionJuly 2024

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations

Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is

Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria

Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Operating rating71.7 US tons

Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple

MaterialPrestressed Concrete

DeckConcrete, precast panels

Main spans1

Design loadHS 25 or greater

Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)

Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)

Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)

Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic499 (2011)

Projected traffic499 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 Left Frk Abbottcrk over Abbott Creek built?

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

What condition is Left Frk Abbottcrk 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 Left Frk Abbottcrk over Abbott Creek carry?

About 499 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Left Frk Abbottcrk over Abbott Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Left Frk Abbottcrk over Abbott Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.