US Bridges

Clutts RD over Looney Creek

FairPosted for load

Harlan County, Kentucky · SW @jct Ky 160 · Structure no. 048C00009N

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clutts RD over Looney Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Clutts RD over Looney Creek in Harlan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2026. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesClutts RD
CrossesLooney Creek
LocationSW @jct Ky 160
RouteCounty Highway 1023
CountyHarlan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.97278, -82.97361
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating44.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2006)
Projected traffic300 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$108,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clutts RD over Looney Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clutts RD over Looney 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Clutts RD over Looney Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Clutts RD over Looney Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Clutts RD over Looney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.