US Bridges

Prestonsburg Elem. over Middle Creek

Good

Floyd County, Kentucky · 0.3 MI W JCT Ky 404 · Structure no. 036C00063N

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,004
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prestonsburg Elem. over Middle Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Prestonsburg Elem. over Middle Creek in Floyd County, Kentucky. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,004 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,004 by 2031. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPrestonsburg Elem.
CrossesMiddle Creek
Location0.3 MI W JCT Ky 404
RouteCounty Highway 1386
CountyFloyd County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.65389, -82.82111
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,004 (2011)
Projected traffic2,004 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 Prestonsburg Elem. over Middle Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prestonsburg Elem. over Middle Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Prestonsburg Elem. over Middle Creek carry?

About 2,004 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Prestonsburg Elem. over Middle Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Prestonsburg Elem. over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.