US Bridges

Bridgeport RD over S Benson Creek

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Kentucky · 230 Ft W of Ky 1665 · Structure no. 037C00011N

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridgeport RD over S Benson Creek is a concrete slab carrying Bridgeport RD over S Benson Creek in Franklin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 275 vehicles a day, projected to reach 346 by 2026. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBridgeport RD
CrossesS Benson Creek
Location230 Ft W of Ky 1665
RouteCounty Highway 1231
CountyFranklin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.16, -84.95389
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2006)
Projected traffic346 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bridgeport RD over S Benson Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridgeport RD over S Benson 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Bridgeport RD over S Benson Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Bridgeport RD over S Benson Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Bridgeport RD over S Benson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.