US Bridges

John Pate Road over N. Fork Yellow Creek

Fair

Hancock County, Kentucky · 0.1 Mi. S.-Jct. US 60 · Structure no. 046C00029N

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
121
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

John Pate Road over N. Fork Yellow Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying John Pate Road over N. Fork Yellow Creek in Hancock County, Kentucky. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 121 vehicles a day, projected to reach 142 by 2026. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJohn Pate Road
CrossesN. Fork Yellow Creek
Location0.1 Mi. S.-Jct. US 60
RouteCounty Highway 1312
CountyHancock County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.92778, -86.85
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic121 (2006)
Projected traffic142 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 John Pate Road over N. Fork Yellow Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is John Pate Road over N. Fork Yellow 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does John Pate Road over N. Fork Yellow Creek carry?

About 121 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is John Pate Road over N. Fork Yellow Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns John Pate Road over N. Fork Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.