US Bridges

Yeaman-Olaton Rd. over Mistaken Creek

Good

Grayson County, Kentucky · 1.6 MI West of Ky 736 · Structure no. 043C00056N

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yeaman-Olaton Rd. over Mistaken Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Yeaman-Olaton Rd. over Mistaken Creek in Grayson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 42 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2039. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesYeaman-Olaton Rd.
CrossesMistaken Creek
Location1.6 MI West of Ky 736
RouteCounty Highway 1531
CountyGrayson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.51917, -86.60639
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42 (2019)
Projected traffic42 by 2039
Trucks0%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Yeaman-Olaton Rd. over Mistaken Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Yeaman-Olaton Rd. over Mistaken Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2022.

How much traffic does Yeaman-Olaton Rd. over Mistaken Creek carry?

About 42 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Yeaman-Olaton Rd. over Mistaken Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Yeaman-Olaton Rd. over Mistaken Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.