US Bridges

Bull Creek RD over Bull Creek

Fair

Floyd County, Kentucky · 0.2 MI S of JCT US23/KY80 · Structure no. 036C00057N

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
820
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bull Creek RD over Bull Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bull Creek RD over Bull Creek in Floyd County, Kentucky. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 820 vehicles a day, projected to reach 820 by 2031. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBull Creek RD
CrossesBull Creek
Location0.2 MI S of JCT US23/KY80
RouteCounty Highway 1327
CountyFloyd County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.63194, -82.75056
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic820 (2011)
Projected traffic820 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 Bull Creek RD over Bull Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bull Creek RD over Bull 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 Bull Creek RD over Bull Creek carry?

About 820 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Bull Creek RD over Bull Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Bull Creek RD over Bull Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.