Marthas Vineyard over Bull Creek
PoorPosted for loadFloyd County, Kentucky · 0.02 MI W of JCT Ky 302 · Structure no. 036C00074N
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 230
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Marthas Vineyard over Bull Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Marthas Vineyard over Bull Creek in Floyd County, Kentucky. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 230 vehicles a day, projected to reach 230 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Marthas Vineyard over Bull Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Marthas Vineyard over Bull Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Marthas Vineyard over Bull Creek carry?
About 230 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Marthas Vineyard over Bull Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Marthas Vineyard over Bull Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.