US Bridges

Byers RD over Culp Creek

Fair

Greenup County, Kentucky · .036 Mis JCT CR1184 · Structure no. 045C00126N

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Byers RD over Culp Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Byers RD over Culp Creek in Greenup County, Kentucky. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesByers RD
CrossesCulp Creek
Location.036 Mis JCT CR1184
RouteCounty Highway 1183
CountyGreenup County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.48944, -82.82028
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating110 US tons
Inventory rating75.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2021)
Projected traffic15 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Byers RD over Culp Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Byers RD over Culp 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Byers RD over Culp Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Byers RD over Culp Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Byers RD over Culp Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.