US Bridges

Fisher Crk RD over Laurel Creek

Fair

Greenup County, Kentucky · 4 MI W - Ky 1 · Structure no. 045C00061N

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
54
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fisher Crk RD over Laurel Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fisher Crk RD over Laurel Creek in Greenup County, Kentucky. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 54 vehicles a day, projected to reach 54 by 2039. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFisher Crk RD
CrossesLaurel Creek
Location4 MI W - Ky 1
RouteCounty Highway 1284
CountyGreenup County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.44306, -82.94222
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating68.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54 (2019)
Projected traffic54 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Fisher Crk RD over Laurel Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fisher Crk RD over Laurel 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 2021.

How much traffic does Fisher Crk RD over Laurel Creek carry?

About 54 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Fisher Crk RD over Laurel Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Fisher Crk RD over Laurel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.