US Bridges

Laurel RD 1283 over Tygarts Creek

Good

Greenup County, Kentucky · 0.2 MI S. of Ky 2 · Structure no. 045C00156N

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
132 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
220
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laurel RD 1283 over Tygarts Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Laurel RD 1283 over Tygarts Creek in Greenup 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 220 vehicles a day, projected to reach 220 by 2039. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesLaurel RD 1283
CrossesTygarts Creek
Location0.2 MI S. of Ky 2
RouteCounty Highway 1283
CountyGreenup County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.49222, -82.97806
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating90.5 US tons
Inventory rating69.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2019)
Projected traffic220 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 Laurel RD 1283 over Tygarts Creek built?

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

What condition is Laurel RD 1283 over Tygarts 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Laurel RD 1283 over Tygarts Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Laurel RD 1283 over Tygarts Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Laurel RD 1283 over Tygarts Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.