US Bridges

Allcorn Crk RD over Allcorn Creek

Fair

Greenup County, Kentucky · 1.3 MI W of JCT Ky 2 · Structure no. 045C00002N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
339
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Allcorn Crk RD over Allcorn Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Allcorn Crk RD over Allcorn Creek in Greenup 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 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 339 vehicles a day, projected to reach 339 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).

Location

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CarriesAllcorn Crk RD
CrossesAllcorn Creek
Location1.3 MI W of JCT Ky 2
RouteCounty Highway 1001
CountyGreenup County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.53083, -82.88694
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating91.6 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic339 (2021)
Projected traffic339 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.2 mi (76 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 Allcorn Crk RD over Allcorn Creek built?

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

What condition is Allcorn Crk RD over Allcorn 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Allcorn Crk RD over Allcorn Creek carry?

About 339 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Allcorn Crk RD over Allcorn Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Allcorn Crk RD over Allcorn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.