US Bridges

Helms ROAD(CR1221) over Running Slough

Fair

Fulton County, Kentucky · .25 MI NW of JCT Ky 1282 · Structure no. 038C00022N

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Helms ROAD(CR1221) over Running Slough is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Helms ROAD(CR1221) over Running Slough in Fulton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 5 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 6 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6 by 2033. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHelms ROAD(CR1221)
CrossesRunning Slough
Location.25 MI NW of JCT Ky 1282
RouteCounty Highway 1221
CountyFulton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.53, -89.3025
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6 (2013)
Projected traffic6 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Helms ROAD(CR1221) over Running Slough built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Helms ROAD(CR1221) over Running Slough 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Helms ROAD(CR1221) over Running Slough carry?

About 6 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Helms ROAD(CR1221) over Running Slough?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Helms ROAD(CR1221) over Running Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.