US Bridges

Blowtown Rd. over Bear Creek

Fair

Grayson County, Kentucky · _4.2 MI E of JCT Ky 1133 · Structure no. 043C00053N

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
88
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blowtown Rd. over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Blowtown Rd. over Bear Creek in Grayson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 6 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 88 vehicles a day, projected to reach 88 by 2039. The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBlowtown Rd.
CrossesBear Creek
Location_4.2 MI E of JCT Ky 1133
RouteCounty Highway 1270
CountyGrayson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.37917, -86.29972
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating103 US tons
Inventory rating61.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length90 ft (27.5 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88 (2019)
Projected traffic88 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Blowtown Rd. over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blowtown Rd. over Bear 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Blowtown Rd. over Bear Creek carry?

About 88 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Blowtown Rd. over Bear Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Blowtown Rd. over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.