US Bridges

Joe Parker RD over Owens Slough

Fair

Fulton County, Kentucky · .1 MI N of JCT Ky 1282 · Structure no. 038C00024N

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Joe Parker RD over Owens Slough is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Joe Parker RD over Owens Slough in Fulton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 37 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37 by 2033. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJoe Parker RD
CrossesOwens Slough
Location.1 MI N of JCT Ky 1282
RouteCounty Highway 1217
CountyFulton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.52944, -89.255
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating51.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37 (2013)
Projected traffic37 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Joe Parker RD over Owens Slough built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Joe Parker RD over Owens 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 Joe Parker RD over Owens Slough carry?

About 37 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Joe Parker RD over Owens Slough?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Joe Parker RD over Owens Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.