US Bridges

Franklin RD over Schultz Creek

Good

Greenup County, Kentucky · 75 North JCT 10 (aa) · Structure no. 045C00095N

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
91
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franklin RD over Schultz Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Franklin RD over Schultz Creek in Greenup County, Kentucky. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 91 vehicles a day, projected to reach 91 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFranklin RD
CrossesSchultz Creek
Location75 North JCT 10 (aa)
RouteCounty Highway 1422
Coordinates38.62472, -83.03583
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic91 (2019)
Projected traffic91 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Franklin RD over Schultz Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Franklin RD over Schultz 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Franklin RD over Schultz Creek carry?

About 91 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Franklin RD over Schultz Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Franklin RD over Schultz Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.