US Bridges

Quisenberry Road over Blackford Creek

FairPosted for load

Hancock County, Kentucky · 1.1 MI S.Jct Ky 1700 · Structure no. 046C00040N

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
229
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quisenberry Road over Blackford Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Quisenberry Road over Blackford Creek in Hancock 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 229 vehicles a day, projected to reach 269 by 2026. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesQuisenberry Road
CrossesBlackford Creek
Location1.1 MI S.Jct Ky 1700
RouteCounty Highway 1109
CountyHancock County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.76556, -86.71639
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic229 (2006)
Projected traffic269 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Quisenberry Road over Blackford Creek built?

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

What condition is Quisenberry Road over Blackford 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 2023.

How much traffic does Quisenberry Road over Blackford Creek carry?

About 229 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Quisenberry Road over Blackford Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Quisenberry Road over Blackford Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.