US Bridges

Back Creek Road over Back Creek

FairPosted for load

Garrard County, Kentucky · 50 Ft E Teatersville RD · Structure no. 040C00066N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
55 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
103
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Back Creek Road over Back Creek is a concrete slab carrying Back Creek Road over Back Creek in Garrard County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 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 103 vehicles a day, projected to reach 164 by 2033. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBack Creek Road
CrossesBack Creek
Location50 Ft E Teatersville RD
RouteCounty Highway 1007
CountyGarrard County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.69417, -84.49306
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.2 US tons
Inventory rating18.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103 (2013)
Projected traffic164 by 2033
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Back Creek Road over Back Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Back Creek Road over Back 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Back Creek Road over Back Creek carry?

About 103 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Back Creek Road over Back Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Back Creek Road over Back Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.