Spencer RD over Clover Lick Creek
PoorPosted for loadHarlan County, Kentucky · .1 MI NE of JCT Ky 2006 · Structure no. 048C00011N
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Spencer RD over Clover Lick Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spencer RD over Clover Lick Creek in Harlan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2026. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Spencer RD over Clover Lick Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Spencer RD over Clover Lick Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Spencer RD over Clover Lick Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2006 count).
How long is Spencer RD over Clover Lick Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Spencer RD over Clover Lick Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.